Senior Support Worker - Lansdowne Road

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and recognised Q

Fully funded DBS

Career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bupa cash scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free on site parking

Your Birthday off after one year's"

Long Service Awards

Enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours

Job summary

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. invites a compassionate Senior Support Worker to join Lansdowne Road, a 12-bed residential home for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford. You will lead a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care and support residents to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Experience in learning disabilities and a leadership mindset is preferred. DBS checks apply; funded training, career progression and a range of staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential or supported living setting.
• Desirable leadership experience.
• NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) desirable; willing to progress further.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medication administration and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• DBS check, references and right to work checks required by safer recruitment rules (CQC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care.
• Promote person-centred support respecting individual needs, choices and goals.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, personal care and medication.
• Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and daily records.
• Mentor and supervise staff; provide on-the-job guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies for best outcomes.
• Cover the service in the absence of the Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential home. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care while leading and supporting a team to help individuals live fulfilling, independent lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care.
• Promote person-centred support, ensuring each individual's needs, choices and goals are respected.
• Assist residents with daily living activities, personal care, medication and community access where required.
• Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and daily records.
• Support staff through mentoring, supervision and on-the-job guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and health and safety policies are followed at all times.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
• Take responsibility for the service in the absence of the Manager, where required.

About You

• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential or supported living setting.
• Experience in a senior or leadership role is desirable.
• A caring, patient and positive approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable; willingness to work towards further qualifications if required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medication administration and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work checks, in line with safer recruitment and CQC requirements.

What We Offer

• Fully funded training and recognised Qualifications.
• Fully funded DBS.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card Discount Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bupa cash scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free on site parking
• Your Birthday off after one years service
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours

Why Join Lansdowne Road?

Lansdowne Road is a 12 bed residential care home. Lansdowne Road is a person-centred residential service for adults with learning disabilities, including Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, co-occurring mental health needs and support for people with forensic backgrounds. Located in a peaceful community setting close to the centre of town, it’s more than just a place to live – it’s a place to belong and lead the life they choose for themselves. It’s a safe, social and supportive home where each person is surrounded by their own belongings and enjoys personal space and time.

About Us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care.

At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers. We are committed to: Delivering high-quality mental health services Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes Supporting staff development and wellbeing Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [e-mail]