Senior Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Learning Disability Services. Working as part of the care team, you will recognise and facilitate residents' daily needs, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, and contribute to care planning and coaching of support workers.

This role emphasises high-quality care, upholds PBS values, and requires empathy, leadership, and effective teamwork to promote independence while respecting dignity.

Qualifications

• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a senior care role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching of support workers.
• Maintain personal care while respecting dignity and promoting independence.
• Role model PBS approach across the team.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

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.