Senior Support Worker - Intensive Service - Days

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector seeks a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their Birmingham team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues. You will provide personalized support, ensuring high standards of care while fostering independence and community involvement. With a focus on professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for high-quality care and a commitment to empowering others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

2x salary life cover

Access to discounts via Aspirations Perks

Health and wellbeing support

Optional overtime

DBS paid for by Aspirations

Refer a friend scheme (£500 reward)

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

CPD Accredited induction

Support for career progression

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in care support.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture that is responsive and person-centred.
• Ensure high standards of care and support for individuals.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation reflecting needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in record-keeping

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience managing personal finances

Ability to work independently

Experience in risk assessments

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Experience supervising staff

Understanding of health & safety

Experience promoting technology

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Intensive Service - Days, Birmingham

Client: Aspirations Care Ltd

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5de203d33025

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview

Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Days)
Location: Stechford, Birmingham B33
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Hours: Full Time

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.

Would you like to help drive real change in the care community? Apply today!

*** Please note - this is an intensive service, therefore previous experience in challenging behaviours is essential ***

At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is to give those who need our support the confidence, encouragement, and independence they need to work towards a future they deserve.

As a Senior Support Worker, flexibility is important for both you and the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to work shifts on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

You will need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be successful in this role.

You also need to have or be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent).

If you have a passion for delivering high-quality care and want to make a difference by enabling people to live more fulfilling and independent lives, then this is the role for you!

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop a culture that is responsive, inclusive, and person-centred.
• Ensure high standards of care and support for each person in our care.
• Maintain current, comprehensive documentation that reflects the person's needs and choices.
• Assist and encourage people to participate in their community, including work, education, leisure, and relationship development.
• Complete and record risk assessments related to finances and other aspects of people's lives.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, respecting personal choices and empowering positive risk-taking.
• Promote Person Centred Active Support to maximise independence.
• Foster a culture of collaborative working.
• Utilise IT systems effectively and support staff in their use.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be able to drive, as community involvement is important.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs and wishes of the people supported, including on-call duties and being away from home.
• Undertake Safeguarding Adults Training and report concerns appropriately.

Must Haves:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, with willingness to work towards Level 3.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience in record-keeping (electronic and paper).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Email).
• Experience managing personal/household finances.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to personal and team development.
• Sensitivity, patience, and trustworthiness.
• Experience in risk assessments.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Strong values and commitment to high-quality service.
• Support for independent living.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Understanding of health & safety and healthy living issues.
• Experience promoting technology and personalised support tools.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and personal hygiene issues.
• Ability to support with personal and household tasks.
• Experience in culture change initiatives within teams.

Aspirations Benefits Package:

• 2x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age).
• Access to discounts via Aspirations Perks.
• Health and wellbeing support through Smart Health App.
• Optional overtime and flexible working.
• DBS paid for by Aspirations.
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 reward).
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training, and development.
• Support for career progression.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme with NEST.

Aspirations Care has supported adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and Autism since 2004. We aim to support individuals to achieve their full potential, regardless of challenges.

We value all colleagues and offer competitive pay, full training, qualifications, and rewarding careers. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to references and DBS checks.

Please note: You must have the right to work full-time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role.