Senior Support Worker (Complex Service)

Sis Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their new mental health supported living service in Macclesfield. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals transitioning to semi-independent living. You will assist in managing a team of support workers, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained while working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. This position promises not only a rewarding career but also the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for those in need. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in care and support.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced Employee Healthcare Benefits

Free NVQ Training

Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS

£350 Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience caring for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Enthusiastic about making a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a team of support workers for a mental health service.
• Ensure quality of care and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Empathy

Self-motivation

Dynamic approach

Creativity in care

Education

Level 3 health & social care qualification

Job description

Due to the opening of a new service, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual who can bring with them the managerial skills to assist in the management of a complex mental health supported living scheme.

As part of the role, you will assist the registered manager and deputy manager to manage a team of support workers ensuring adequate staffing ratios are in place for the needs of the people we support. Working across multi-disciplinary teams including forensics, mental health, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and EUPD.

Ensuring the standards and quality of care provided is the forefront of all workers. You will work alongside the occupational therapy team and positive behavioral support team. Together you will be expected to maintain and work within CQC regulatory standards.

About the Service

SIS is a leading care provider in the Northwest. We have been supporting individuals with mental health and housing needs since 2014. We are developing this brand-new service in Macclesfield to support a more complex client group in a specialist, bespoke development. This will be a 24-hour, PBS-led service with input from our OT and MH professionals. Individuals will have their own apartment within a 10-unit complex with staff on site. The service is aimed to support individuals who have had long-stay admissions in locked door rehabilitation units, forensic units, and out of area placements. This may be their first opportunity to live semi-independently and develop independent living skills. While challenging, there is lots of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people’s lives and build an excellent team around the service.

What You Will Get in Return:

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Healthcare Benefits
• Free NVQ Training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&Cs Apply)
• £350 Refer a Friend Bonus – Tell your friends about us and earn an extra £350 when they join (T&Cs apply)

What We Are Looking For:

• Level 3 health & social care qualification or willing to work towards this.
• Experience of caring for adults with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviors.
• People that are enthusiastic about making a difference.
• Self-motivated, empathetic, dynamic, and creative within the care sector.

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes and an Enhanced DBS check (and if regulated activity this will include a check against the barred list(s)).

Job Overview

Macclesfield £29,250.00 Yearly Full time