Senior Support Worker, Liverpool

Autism Initiatives; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Holiday entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team and support people to live as independently as possible within their local community. The role emphasizes best-practice care, development, and deputising for the Service Manager when needed.

Salary is £28,188 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week, with shifts including evenings and weekends. A Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF) is supported for professional growth and DBS checks are required and funded by Autism

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF) required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Support people in a positive, creative way to live fulfilled lives.
• Lead a team under the Service Manager to help people live as independently as possible and engage with their local community.
• Demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team, supporting professional development.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Shifts may include evenings and weekends; DBS check will be required and sponsored by Autism Initiatives.

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF)

Job description

39 hours per week

£28,188 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week As a Senior Support Worker, you will be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will support the Service Manager in leading a team who work hard to encourage the people we support to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.

39 hours per week

£28,188 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week As a Senior Support Worker, you will be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will support the Service Manager in leading a team who work hard to encourage the people we support to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. In your new role you will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and obtain your Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF). Senior Support Workers are supported by the manager of the service where they are assigned to work. Senior Support Workers will deputise for the Service Manager where required. Staff are provided their working rota 4 weeks in advance by the Service Manager. Shifts patterns will also include some evening and weekend work. Where sleep in shifts are required at a service, this will be discussed further at interview with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career. Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

What can we offer you?

• Comprehensive internal training to get you started
• Ongoing support and training when you're in post
• Support to gain qualifications relevant to your role
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

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