Senior Support Worker - The Lighthouse

Accomplish Group; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Support Worker in Burnham-on-Sea, where you'll manage a dedicated team and support individuals with mental health needs. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for qualifications and career development. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave including public holidays

Paid DBS check and renewals

Qualifications & career development opportunities

Access to the Hapi wellbeing app

NEST pension scheme with up to 3% matched contributions

£500 referral bonus

Paid full induction and onboarding

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of Support Workers.
• High standards of care and support.
• Ability to liaise with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Support Workers and ensure high standards of care.
• Promote community relationships through activities.
• Conduct supervisions and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant care qualifications

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Support Worker

LOCATION: Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2EY

SALARY: £14.40 - £15.00* per hour

About Lighthouse

At The Lighthouse, we support nine people with mental health needs or who may have a dual diagnosis. We work with individuals with varied abilities to help them reach their full potential. Our focus is on developing skills, strengths, and resilience, and enabling self-management and well-being. We understand that everyone is unique, and their needs may vary, but we are committed to encouraging, supporting, and motivating individuals to achieve their optimal independence.

We assist individuals in building their future and increasing personal empowerment by supporting access to training, volunteering, education, and employment opportunities. We also promote community engagement and skill development, including rediscovering previously lost skills.

Many of our Managers and Team Leaders started as Support Workers, progressing through ongoing training and coaching.

As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of Support Workers
• Providing high standards of care and support according to care plans
• Promoting community relationships through activities
• Reporting, recording, and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with health professionals and families
• Conducting supervisions and audits
• Ensuring duties are performed to standards and fostering a positive, homely atmosphere

Why Join Us

• 5.6 weeks of annual leave, including 8 public holidays
• Paid DBS check and renewals
• Qualifications & career development opportunities
• Access to the Hapi wellbeing app
• NEST pension scheme with up to 3% matched contributions
• Fair & competitive pay as a Real Living Wage Employer
• £500 referral bonus
• Paid full induction and onboarding

Keys Group combines three leading UK providers of education and care: Accomplish, Keys, and Peak, supporting over 2,000 individuals across England and Wales.

We provide specialist residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries. Our education and care services for children and families are delivered through various specialist programs.

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families, with policies supporting veterans and military awareness. We offer a guaranteed interview for current and former service personnel meeting role criteria.

Apply now to start your rewarding career. No agencies please.

Note: Due to the vulnerable nature of our service users, all applicants must be over 18.

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