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Senior Support Worker

Job Reference ncg/TP/10011609/972

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time
Salary:
£9.69
Working Hours:
40 hours pw
Full Address:
Seaham
Closing Date:
19/05/2021
Job Category:
Senior / Team Leader
Business:
Highlea Care Ltd
Business Service:
Your Life and Care and Support The Hoy

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 work across The Quays and Hoys services. 

Highlea Care is an established support provider for adults with varying degrees of learning disabilities, Autism, Mental Health diagnosis, behaviours that challenge and complex health needs. We provide a high quality, friendly and reliable service within homely surroundings that promote the wellbeing of the individuals we support.

The position is 40 hours per week with shifts over a 7 day rota that will include days, evenings, sleeps, and weekends. 

We know the amazing and life changing work our employees do every day for the people we support, which is why we offer:

  • A Competitive hourly rate of £9.69
  • 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 mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.
  • Mentoring others in a team.