Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Willington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join their team in Willington. This role involves providing personalized support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives. You will work closely with a dedicated team, fostering positive relationships and encouraging participation in various activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centered care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and inclusivity in supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to support individuals with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to service users.
• Encourage engagement in social activities and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Personal care support

Team collaboration

Behaviour support framework

Job description

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Willington, Durham

Full-Time

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Support Worker, with the commitment and positive attitude to work alongside a Project Manager to support and supervise a dedicated staff team and deliver high quality support to adults in supported living settings in the Willington area.

You will provide personalised, practical, emotional and social support to adults with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health needs enabling them to lead the lives they want to live.

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. You will be well organised and able to deploy staff reliably and effectively to meet the needs and preferences of the people we support.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, accessing local disco, visiting museums, and places of interest. The ability to support people who can express their needs though challenging behaviour at times is essential. Prior experience in this field of work is beneficial, although not a substitute for an engaging, creative and person centred approach. We will value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the service users.

Your Role Will Include

• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes,
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
  
  

Full time hours and part time hours available and a willingness to work sleep in’s, shift patterns cover early, mid and late shifts.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86230

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [e-mail] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

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