Overview
We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our established team at Simonside Court based in South Tyneside. We provide quality person-centred care and support to thirteen individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and additional mental health support needs to live exciting and independent lives.
No two days will be the same at this service as we support service users in a supported living environment to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including cooking/baking, walking, attending community activities including drama, karate and discos and many more.
Seniority and Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
Responsibilities
* Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff
* Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
* Encouraging service users to engage in a range of social activities, both within and outside of their homes
* Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
* Overseeing staff deployment and rotas; working flexibly including some evenings and weekends
* Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community-based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support
* Facilitating service user engagement, involvement and peer support
* Ensuring robust methods of quality monitoring
You will provide excellent customer care and proactively communicate with stakeholders in respect to risk management and the care and welfare of the people we support. You will have a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
* Experience of supervision/managing staff and resources is preferred
* Willingness to work towards relevant health and social care qualifications (Degree or NVQ Level 3/4/5)
Benefits and Training
Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS.
Application Information
Vacancy Reference Number: 87507
Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number. Applications are reviewed as they are received. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
For advice on completing your application, please call Recruitment Department at Creative Support Ltd on 0161 236 0829. Address: Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.
Completed application forms should be submitted to the Head Office address or via email as instructed on the application form.
Notes: We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation — Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer with Investors in People Gold. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
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