Senior Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,093 - 29,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development & paid training

Inclusive culture & wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app for finances

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Gloucester to help assess support needs and drive service improvements. You will lead with respect, listen to needs, and work closely with individuals to empower them to achieve goals.

The role requires a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or willingness to undertake) and a Full UK Driving Licence, plus experience in supporting adults with diverse needs. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or working towards)
• Able to motivate and manage a team
• Full UK Driving Licence required

Responsibilities

• Assist in senior management to assess support needs and develop service quality ideas
• Deliver person-centred care and empower individuals to reach goals
• Provide respectful, kind, and honest support to service users

Skills

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social C

Full UK Driving Licence

Motivate and manage a team

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Tools

Nourish (electronic support plans)

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Support Worker

Salary: £13.71 per hour

Working Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week

Location: Gloucester

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team in and around Gloucester. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours in residential, supported living and outreach settings. Our dedicated team work closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care and to empower everyone to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

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As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service. The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Level 3 in health and social care , or willingness to undertake.
• Previous use of electronic support plan/ record systems ( ideally nourish).

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within. You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!