Location: Lily Close, Rainham, RM13 9FF, gb
Role: Senior Support Worker - £13.40 per hour
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Must have a full UK mandatory licence
Lily Close is located in Rainham, Essex. It offers residential support for nine people with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are located within a gated community off a main road. Our team is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient, and positive approach to work.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you'll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team Leadership and Management with Priory.
* Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development
* Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership
* Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds
* Support with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
* Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
* Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
* Assist and support attendance at medical appointments
* Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well‑being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
* Support the development of important family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
* Encourage participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth
What you'll bring to the role
The ideal candidate:
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous experience in a similar setting
* Good numeracy skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Empathy, understanding and patience
* Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
* The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
* Competent in verbal and written English
* A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
What we will give you in return
Adult care benefits
* Free on‑site parking
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
We are an equal opportunities employer. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.
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