Senior Support Worker

Job Description

Your potential plus our commitment changes lives

Senior Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.

We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Devizes.

Cornerstones supported living service is in West Wiltshire providing support in peoples own homes for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

The service supports and enables people we support to lead a full and meaningful life, through support at home and in the community. Everyone has agreed outcome focused plans, in achieving personal goals, supporting social inclusion and promoting community access. Learning, self-development and enjoying life are promoted to achieve everyone feeling part of society. 

The role is 39 hours per week which will include sleeps in. 
Driver is required for the role. 

As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our Support Staff do. That is why we offer:

• A Competitive salary of £22,531
• Specialist and Blended Training and Development – we believe in promoting from within
• Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific as well as opportunities to complete a Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF
• Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral

Senior Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: 

• To assist the senior management to assess people we support needs, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
• Assist to facilitate and support the people we support to integrate within their local community.
• Identifying training needs of other staff and co-ordinate training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager.
• Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions and workshops when required to do so.
• Have a full understanding of Care Standards.
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example, and appearance.
• Assist the management with the co-ordination, supervision and monitoring of staff work and practices
• Co-ordinate the arrangements of resident appointments
• Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings
• Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines

The Ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 3 in Health and Social care
• Experience supporting adults with  learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviours. 
• Mentoring others in a team.
• Driver