Senior Support Worker: Lead Care & Team Development

Catering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Full induction (Care Certificate)

Apprenticeships available

Free training for qualification

Online courses for staff

DBS check paid by employer

Refer a Friend £250

Stakeholder Pension

Share Save Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Awards

Carer progression within the company

Job summary

CareTech Community Services Ltd in Basildon is seeking dedicated care professionals to supervise daily care delivery and to support service users with personal and social activities. You will ensure safety, participate in care plan reviews, and help maintain high standards of safeguarding across the team.

Successful applicants will need a Diploma in Health and Social Care, experience supporting adults with complex needs, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults.
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities.
• To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff.
• To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individuals needs.
• To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework.
• To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff.
• To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individuals needs or the Companys staff development program.
• To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Companys Policies and Procedures are followed.
• To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

CareTech Community Services Ltd in Basildon is seeking dedicated care professionals to supervise daily care delivery and to support service users with personal and social activities. You will ensure safety, participate in care plan reviews, and help maintain high standards of safeguarding across the team.

Successful applicants will need a Diploma in Health and Social Care, experience supporting adults with complex needs, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.