Senior Support Worker - Lead Care & Team Mentor

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27–33 days annual leave

Flexible and remote working options

NHS Pension Scheme

Coaching and career development

Exclusive discounts and payment Schems

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide leadership and practical care to tenants with learning disabilities, within a person-centred, supported living model.

You will supervise junior staff, lead shifts, coordinate direct care including medications and finances, and promote safe, inclusive, and health-focused activities across days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Accredited Level 2 Diploma or higher.
• Good communication skills, including verbal and written communication and accessibility.
• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities in their own home.
• Knowledge of person-centred approaches and associated tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers and supervise inductions.
• Coordinate direct care, including medication management and finances, ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide personal care and practical support to tenants, encouraging social and leisure activities.
• Manage shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Good communication

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Accredited Level 2 Diploma or higher

Job description

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide leadership and practical care to tenants with learning disabilities, within a person-centred, supported living model.

You will supervise junior staff, lead shifts, coordinate direct care including medications and finances, and promote safe, inclusive, and health-focused activities across days, nights, weekends and public holidays.