Medsolve are proud to be partnering once again with an amazing client based in Newcastle, who are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time role, and they offer a very attractive salary starting at £27,000.
(Please note we DO NOT offer sponsorship)
Other benefits include:
* Generous holidays, starting at 27 and rising to 30 plus bank holidays.
* Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping.
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Induction and ongoing training.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Wellbeing support.
Your duties as a Senior Support Worker will include:
· To effectively delegate workloads and responsibilities in accordance with Support Plans and Assessments.
· To direct staff and to act as shift lead and contribute to the management of the Rota and allocations
· To take on responsibility for managing the Service in the absence of Registered Manager/ Deputy Manager
· To provide personal care and support to residents in accordance with their Care Plan
· To ensure a safe, caring, positive and stimulating home environment for residents using Intensive Interaction and Positive Behaviour Support Strategies
· To ensure a high standard of care is provided in line with current regulations and Care Quality Commission standards.
· To support the effective application of Safeguarding tools in accordance with relevant guidelines.
· To enable residents to develop and maintain their skills to live independent and fulfilled lives e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, accessing community facilities.
· To be aware of risks to residents, follow risk assessments and promote a positive risk taking culture · To promote excellent health and safety practices at all times within the resident’s home and when supporting residents in the community.
· To administer medication to residents in accordance with procedures and training.
· To ensure written records for residents are completed to a high standard.
· To ensure incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues are recorded accurately in the appropriate logs.
· To act as Care Co-ordinator to an individual resident as required.
· To liaise with family, friends and health / social care professionals on behalf of residents as required
About you, the ideal Senior Support Worker
· Good written/verbal communication skills
· Good organisational skills
· Good I.T. skills
· Knowledge of working with adults with disabilities
· Knowledge of CQC standards
· Understanding of challenging behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support.
· Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification
· Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
· Care Certificate Experience
· Managing and leading teams
· Delegating workloads and responsibilities
· Able to work Early/Late/Weekend shifts