Senior Support Worker: Lead & Empower Care Team

Creative Support; South Shields; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join their team in South Tyneside. This role involves supervising staff, building trusting relationships with service users, and encouraging social engagement. Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with disabilities. The position offers full training, probationary bonuses, and various benefits such as pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Full training and development opportunities

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Experience in supervision or managing staff and resources is preferred.
• Willingness to work towards relevant health and social care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff.
• Encouraging service users to engage in social activities.
• Providing personal care and administering medication.

Skills

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Staff supervision

Personal care

Engagement in social activities

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 3/4/5 in health and social care

Job description

A community care provider is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join their team in South Tyneside. This role involves supervising staff, building trusting relationships with service users, and encouraging social engagement. Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with disabilities. The position offers full training, probationary bonuses, and various benefits such as pension contributions and annual leave.