Senior Support Worker — Community Care & Mentoring

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Community Based) in Bognor Regis, full-time. The role involves supporting the Care Manager and Care Coordinator at a senior level while continuing to carry out the responsibilities of a Support Worker.

You will contribute to customer care, maintain care records, perform checks and assessments, and guide other support workers. The position offers a salary of £28,000–£31,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker.
• Able to work flexibly to support the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.
• Professional and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Ability to respond to reasonable requests, including at short notice and during unsocial hours.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic initial assessments of new customers and customer reviews as directed.
• Complete and review care plans and risk assessments as directed.
• Ensure the Carelinelive system is set up for customers and care plan notes are kept up to date.
• Carry out spot inspections and medication checks as required.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota.
• Mentor new Support Workers, providing support, advice and encouragement.
• Maintain confidentiality and report any concerns to the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.
• Communicate, report and liaise with the Care Manager, Care Coordinator and office staff as required.
• Understand the role of the Care Coordinator and the Carelinelive system to provide cover in the office when required.
• Support the Care Manager and Care Coordinator and respond positively to reasonable requests, including those requiring a short-notice response or unsocial hours.
• Uphold and promote the company by acting in a responsible and professional manner.
• Wear the company uniform where appropriate and maintain a smart, clean appearance.
• Follow company policies and procedures and report any concerns to the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Comply with company health and safety policies and relevant legislation.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Co-operate with the company to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety or welfare.

Skills

Support Worker exp

Flexible attitude

Confidentiality

On-call readiness

Training willingness

Right to work in UK

Job description

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Community Based) in Bognor Regis, full-time. The role involves supporting the Care Manager and Care Coordinator at a senior level while continuing to carry out the responsibilities of a Support Worker.

You will contribute to customer care, maintain care records, perform checks and assessments, and guide other support workers. The position offers a salary of £28,000–£31,000 per annum.