Senior Support Worker (Bank)

Edge View Homes Limited; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension

Blue light discounts

Free lunch and refreshments

Nurse associate pathway

Staff referral bonus

Covid safe environment

Training and development

QCF qualifications encouraged

Family-oriented team

Job summary

Edge View Homes Limited is seeking a Bank Senior Support Worker to join the family team. The role offers flexible shifts between 08:00 and 21:00, with day and night options, and a zero-hours bank contract.

The position provides full training, a pension scheme, and opportunities to work toward a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme. Benefits include four weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, lunch provisions, staff referral bonuses, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Lead a team and hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Service User Related Responsibilities: carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Deputy; meet each service user’s individual needs daily; transport service users to appointments if licensed; support daily timetables; facilitate involvement in daily tasks; assist in providing basic care; report issues to the Service Manager; participate in leisure pursuits; act as Key-Worker where appropriate; advocate for service users; work flexible hours; participate in support planning; support and guide service users with learning disabilities/mental health conditions using Positive Behavioural Approaches; carry out other duties as required.
• General Responsibilities: lead the shift in the absence of the manager/deputy/nurse; adhere to policies; maintain house upkeep; communicate information clearly; report hazards; undertake staff training; participate in appraisal; maintain confidentiality; present a positive image; undertake Safe Handling of Medication training and participate in administration of medication; conduct supervision for staff; deploy staff according to needs; ensure records are stored securely per Data Protection; ensure adequate shift cover; Job Description reviewed periodically; Edgeview Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification

Job description

Looking to feel rewarded with your work?

Wanting a career not just a job?

Want to lead a team and hold a level 3 health and social care qualification?

Then come join the family team at Edge view homes. We are looking for a Bank Senior Support Worker candidate to join the growing business.

Salary and benefits

• £12.97per hour (This is on a zero hours bank terms of employment)
• Shift times vary with great flexibility - times between 0800-2100 for day shifts & Night shift work 2100-0800.
• Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounts at various venues/shops as part of the blue light scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments from the homes kitchen, and money to use when having lunch/dinner if out with a client.
• An approachable, friendly and supportive team.
• Ability to to gain a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme following two years service.
• Staff referral scheme of £300 pro-ratapayable for every new staff member you introduce.
• Covid safe working environment with safety procedures in excess of those recommended by the Government and Public Health.
• Competitive salary
• Full training and support provided
• QCF qualifications provided and encouraged (level 2 to 5)
• We are keen to offer more than most and reward our workers. We want to welcome you to the family feel business from day one and encourage you to learn and develop with our continued support and guidance. Each worker is valued as an individual and not just a number.

Service User Related Responsibilities:

1. Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Deputy.

2. To be involved in meeting each service users individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence.

3. To support individual’s priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed.

4. To facilitate the involvement of service users in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc.

5. Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness.

6. To report any service user general issues/concerns to the Service Manager.

7. To participate in service users leisure pursuits at home and within the community.

8. To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service users as designated by the Service Manager.

9. To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.

10. To work flexible hours, to meet the individual’s needs.

11. Participate in the support planning process as directed.

12. To support and guide service users with learning disabilities/mental health conditions and associated risk behaviours, using Positive Behavioural Approaches.

13. To carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Company.

General Responsibilities:

1.To lead the shift in the absence of the manager/deputy/nurse.

2.To work in accordance with Organisational and local Policies and Procedures.

3. Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house.

4.Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels.

5.Report any potential hazards/risks to the Service Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

6.Undertake staff training as appropriate.

7.Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme.

8Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the service at all times.

9. Present a positive image to neighbours and the general public.

10.To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users.

11.To carry out supervisions for Support Workers and provide day to day support to the staff team.

12.Deploy staff according to service users and service needs.

13.Ensure service users records are securely stored and viewed in line with Data Protection legislation.

14.To ensure that there is adequate shift cover at all times to enable appropriate levels of support for all service users.

This Job Description will be revised periodically in consultation with the Manager.

Edgeview homes is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit based and applied without discrimination on the basis of Race, Religion, Colour, Sex, Sexual orientation, Age, Gender identity, Marital status, Disability, National/Ethnical origin or any other protected characteristic.

Job Types: Bank