Senior Support Worker - Cheshire

Keys Children; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

DBS paid

Career development

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus £500

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Circle wellbeing

Nest Pension

Long service awards

Cycle to Work

Full induction

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker for our Cheshire-based Supported Living services. You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure high-quality care aligned to personalised plans, and support individuals with their goals.

Role requires frequent travel across Crewe, Winsford and Northwich, with a Full UK Driving Licence. We offer enhanced pay scales, DBS coverage, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential to travel between Cheshire services.
• Experience in care and support settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Support Workers.
• Provide high standards of care in line with care plans.
• Encourage community relationships through activities.
• Accurately report and maintain records per care plans.
• Liaise with health professionals and families.
• Complete supervisions and audits.
• Ensure duties meet standards and contribute to a happy, homely atmosphere.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Record keeping

Liaison with health professionals

Job description

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Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Location:

Cheshire

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Cheshire

Business Area:

Supported Living

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Senior Support Worker - Supported Living

HOURS: 35 - 40 hours

REQUIREMENT:Full UK Driving Licence - essential as you will need to travel between our Cheshire services in Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.

About Cheshire:

Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Cheshire provides support for people with Mental Health needs, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injuries.

Our staff support each person to create a person-centred plan that tells us how they want to live their life now and in the future. Through a range of communication tools, we ensure that each person is closely involved in the development of their own plan.

We meet with each person referred and their family so that we can develop a strong understanding of their life story, any support or communication needs and their personal aspirations. We work in partnership with Local Health Professionals such as social workers, community nurses, and specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including

• Managing a team of Support Workers
• Providing high standards of care for the people we support, in line with care and support plans
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Liaise with health professionals and their families
• Complete supervisions and audits
• To ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.
• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• Blue Light Card- at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First- We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards -It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme- You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys:

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

*Dependant on experience and qualifications