Senior Support Worker & Team Leader – Mental Health Care

Mariposa Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 recruitment reward in first year

Refer a Friend £1,000 bonus

Fully funded training and leadership 2

Annual pay reviews

Private healthcare options

Supportive inclusive workplace

Job summary

Mariposa Care Group is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker at Sovereign Court Care Home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. You will balance hands-on care with supervising your team to ensure residents receive person-centred support.

You should have mental health care experience, a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, and enjoy developing colleagues while delivering safe, compassionate care. The role is dayshift, 33 hours per week, at £14.95 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist mental health facility or similar environment.
• Experience supervising and mentoring a team (preferred).
• Holds a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or is committed to achieving one).

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting your team with training and guidance to ensure they excel in their roles.
• Ensuring residents' care plans are comprehensive, up-to-date and consistently followed.
• Dispensing medication accurately and maintaining detailed records.

Skills

Mental health care

Team supervision

Level 3 HSC qualification

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Mariposa Care Group is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker at Sovereign Court Care Home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. You will balance hands-on care with supervising your team to ensure residents receive person-centred support.

You should have mental health care experience, a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, and enjoy developing colleagues while delivering safe, compassionate care. The role is dayshift, 33 hours per week, at £14.95 per hour with benefits.