Senior Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

Kingsley Healthcare; Long Stratton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting. As a Senior Support Worker, you will work as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, and contribute to care planning and staff coaching.

The PBS model underpins our approach, emphasising person-centred care, independence and dignity.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Senior care experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good organisation and ability to prioritise workload.
• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Role model PBS approach and support staff to apply it.

Skills

Senior care

Leadership

Organisation

Teamwork

Empathy

Driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.

Kingsley Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.

We successfully meet those needs by delivering the positive behaviour support (PBS) model of care, which is at the core of all we do. The PBS values include person-centred care, promoting choice and independence, participation and inclusion. This approach must be applied to all the people we support to empower them to live a meaningful and happy life, within an environment which grows and adapts with each individual.

We endeavour to understand what the person is communicating and respond in a proactive way to meet their needs, as well as offering an alternative behaviour, thereby reducing the likelihood of behaviours of concern or distress. You will be role modelling this approach and supporting staff to apply PBS in all they doprovides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience in a senior care role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Full UK Driving Licence is preferred, but not essential.

Education and qualification

• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.