Trainee Senior Support Worker - Supported Living

The Grange Centre; Great Bookham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Great Bookham seeks a Trainee Senior Support Worker for maternity cover. This position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, fostering a caring environment for individuals with disabilities. The role offers extensive training and development opportunities while promoting dignity and respect in care practices. Candidates should be prepared to engage actively within a dedicated team and support individuals towards independence. The position is full-time, with a competitive salary and the potential for career growth.

Benefits

Extensive training program

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• Understanding of person-centred care and support.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in a person-centred way.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with Support Workers.
• Ensure compliance with legal responsibilities.

Skills

Expert communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Job Advert

Trainee Senior Support Worker - Supported Living - Maternity Cover

Please note we are open to this being a Senior Support Worker role too, so have a separate advert for that open at the same time, candidates will be reviewed as one pool.

Hours

37 hours per week, rota agreed in advance and will include alternate weekends. Early shifts start at 7.30am and late shifts finish at 9.30pm.

Salary

£13.74 per hour (£26,435 per annum).

Summary

We are looking for a Trainee Senior Support Worker for maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months (with a possible extension) to join our wonderful team here at the Grange Centre at Bookham.

About The Role

By joining the Grange Centre as a Trainee Senior Support Worker, you'll instantly become part of our dedicated community, our ethos is person centred care and support and you'll see and feel this at every level. We will support you to take your next steps in your career to gain experience and knowledge to move towards a Senior Support Worker role.

We are proud that we do not rely heavily on agency staff, so you'll get to know your colleagues and the people we support quickly. As a Trainee Senior Support Worker you'll need to be an expert communicator, regularly liaising and working closely with others across the Grange, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect and that we meet their needs and aspirations. You'll work in partnership with Team Leaders, Senior Support Worker colleagues and Positive Behaviour Champions to ensure we continue to achieve our high standards of person centred care and support.

There is a huge emphasis on team work and you'll play an important part in a busy committed team of support workers by learning how to shift lead, keeping everything running smoothly, being trained to hold regular 1:1 and supervision meetings with Support Workers and ensuring we meet standards set and fulfil all our legal compliance responsibilities. You'll be supported by a welcoming team and provided with an extensive training programme to help you develop your skills and knowledge.

We know the care industry can be tough, but the Grange brings so much joy to not only the people we support but also to the staff team and wider community too.

What Colleagues Say

• 95.2% of the team say they understand how the purpose and values of the Grange Centre relate to their job.
• 92.9% say that the Grange Centre provides them with the training they need.
• We have an open, no blame culture as emphasised by 96.4% of the team saying that the Grange Centre provides an environment where they feel able to admit when they make a mistake.
• 89.2% feel they are a valued member of the Grange Centre team.
• 90.3% feel they can express their ideas and opinions.
• 95.2% find their colleagues to be helpful and supportive.

About The Grange Centre

The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities provides vital services supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We are unique in Surrey as we offer accommodation, care support and a wide range of skills training and activities all on one beautiful 8 acre site in Bookham. Our services are most suited for people with mild to moderate disabilities.

We are regulated care provider, a charity and a housing association and we provide three services - residential care for those with higher care needs, supported living for people working towards independence and skills and activities - a wide range of training, work experience and mini businesses.