Senior Support Worker: Lead with Person-Centred Care

Cambian Group Plc; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant access

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a Bearsted service near Maidstone to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role is 35 hours per week on a rota basis, with a pay rate of £14.03 per hour, based in Bearsted, Kent.

You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure high-quality, person-centred care and actively participate in community engagement and documentation. On-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Driver's desirable but not essential.
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance and day-to-day direction.
• Deliver person-centred support and ensure care plans are followed and updated.
• Coordinate activities, appointments and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high-quality records, incident reports and reviews in a professional manner.
• Participate in Senior On-Call rota, addressing staff queries and operational needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Person-centered care

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

CareTech is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a Bearsted service near Maidstone to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role is 35 hours per week on a rota basis, with a pay rate of £14.03 per hour, based in Bearsted, Kent.

You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensure high-quality, person-centred care and actively participate in community engagement and documentation. On-call duties may be required.