Senior Support Worker (Learning Disability)

Hollybank Trust; Holmfirth; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for adults with profound learning disabilities. This role promises a rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support. You will be responsible for promoting person-centred care, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. With a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great pension scheme

Comprehensive Training & Development

Paid pre-employment training

Employee rewards scheme with retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or leadership role in a care setting.
• Ability to promote high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a dedicated team of Support Workers.
• Conduct supervisions and audits of documentation and medication.

Skills

Leadership

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Documentation auditing

Team supervision

Education

Experience in a similar setting

Job description

Role: Senior Support Worker
Location: Rowan Court, Holmfirth
Salary: £13.54/hr (plus enhanced rates for overtime and bank holidays)
Hours: 22.5hrs, 30hrs, or 37.5hrs per week, including alternate weekend working

Ideally located for people living in Meltham, Honley, and Huddersfield, and with great public transport links, Rowan Court is a vibrant 15-bed residential service for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs.

Each of the three floors has its own personality, suited to meet the needs of the adults we care for, but day to day duties will include:

• Supervising our dedicated team of Support Workers
• Promoting person-centred, high quality care
• Conducting supervisions and one to ones with staff
• Auditing, updating, and reviewing documentation
• Administering and auditing medication(s)

What we ask for from our staff:

• A desire to work towards the highest possible standards
• Experience in a similar setting, in a senior or leadership role
• An open mind and the ability to think outside the box
• A positive, can-do attitude and a friendly, caring nature

As an employer we offer:

• A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
• An open and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive Training & Development opportunities.
• Paid pre-employment training to give you a head start.
• A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.
• An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.

To find out more, call our dedicated recruitment team on 01924490833 or email.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy. We will ask you to pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, and then the cost of this will be reimbursed to you upon successful completion of your probation period.

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