Senior Support Worker, Blackpool

Autism Initiatives; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Ongoing post-appointment training

Support to gain qualifications

Competitive pay rates

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Blackpool is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team and support people to live independently in the community. The role includes supervising shifts, evening/weekend work, and deputising for the Service Manager as needed.

The position offers 39 hours per week, with a salary of £29,126 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week and eligibility for ongoing development, training, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF) required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leading a team to enable people to live independently.
• Promote positive, creative ways to help people live fulfilled lives.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Rota planning and shifts including evenings and weekends.
• DBS disclosure will be required and cost met by Autism Initiatives.

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF)

Job description

Senior Support Worker, Blackpool

39 hours per week

£29,126 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will support the Service Manager in leading a team who work hard to encourage the people we support to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.

You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. In your new role you will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and obtain your Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF).

Senior Support Workers are supported by the manager of the service where they are assigned to work. Senior Support Workers will deputise for the Service Manager where required. Staff are provided their working rota 4 weeks in advance by the Service Manager. Shifts patterns will also include some evening and weekend work. Where sleep in shifts are required at a service, this will be discussed further at interview with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

What can we offer you?

• Comprehensive internal training to get you started
• Ongoing support and training when you're in post
• Support to gain qualifications relevant to your role
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

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We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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