Senior Support Worker - Borehamwood

Norwood; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Borehamwood is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to oversee care delivery and support for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, strong leadership skills, and be knowledgeable about current legislation. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career progression within a vibrant community setting. Join us to make a positive impact on people's lives!

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: £15

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Career Progression Pathway

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 When You Introduce a Friend

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Discount scheme access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to oversee delivery of care and support.
• Excellent time management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of care and support within the home.
• Assist the manager in the day-to-day running of services.
• Lead a team delivering a person-centred service.

Skills

Experience in Care and Support of Adults with Learning Disabilities

Experience in person centred planning and risk assessment

QCF Level 3 or NVQ 3 or willingness to work towards a relevant care qualification

Knowledge of current legislation

Excellent leadership skills

Effective communicator

Education

QCF Level 3 or NVQ 3

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Borehamwood

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Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker in Borehamwood!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Senior Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in London. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!

The purpose of this role is to oversee the delivery of care and support within the home to ensure high quality of service provided. To assist the Manager in the day to day running of services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and other needs. To lead the team delivering a person-centred service through Active Support with a commitment to Lifelong Learning and independence for all

The ideal candidate must be a great communicator, work well within a team and have strong time management and leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team within an ambitious charity. The culture is supportive, fun and high energy, and we take pride in the work we produce.

About the Home

The property is a semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms, all of which are ensuite. There is a large kitchen and dining area. The lounge looks out into the garden. It has an office for staff administration and sleep in shifts. The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. Free parking is available which is a 5 minute walk from the home. The support we provide is 24 hours a day. The day time shifts begin at 07 : 00, with a handover to the afternoon staff at 14 : 00. The night support is a sleep in shift, which is carried out by 1 afternoon staff per day. The sleep in time is 22 : 00 – 07 : 00.

We support 3 gentlemen aged between 50 and 60. They have mild to moderate learning disabilities and autism. They do not have needs relating to mobility. One of the gentlemen we support has an inflammatory bowel disease which requires monitoring. Another has heightened anxiety which requires support and empathy along with a good understanding of anxiety disorders. All three gentlemen we support are able to communicate verbally and are able to understand verbal cues but require shorter sentences and information carrying words to be used.

Without correct support, they would not fully meet their needs independently. The gentlemen require verbal prompts with their personal care and require some support with personal hygiene and household cleaning tasks. They are able to prepare drinks for themselves and some snacks but require staff support / supervision with preparing meals using the oven. They require support to understand their emotions and manage their anxieties. Their positive behaviour support plans will guide you to do this.

What Norwood offer

• Hourly Pay Rate : £15
• Fully Paid Induction : Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme : Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE) : For a well earned rest.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification : Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Career Progression Pathway : Your growth is our priority.
• Employee Assistance Programme : We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend : Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Skills and Experience required

• Experience in Care and Support of Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Experience in person centred planning and risk assessment
• QCF Level 3 or NVQ 3 or willingness to work towards a relevant care qualification
• Knowledge of current legislation
• Excellent leadership skills
• Effective communicator

Benefits at Norwood include

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A challenging and varied role
• A supportive team
• Unlimited access to staff referral scheme

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.

Click here to find out more about Norwood.

Our Norwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares!

If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications