Overview
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, respectful, and person centred care and support to individuals in the heart of Oxfordshire? Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker to work in our supported living service in Headington, Oxfordshire. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead a passionate and friendly team to support 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 as we support service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including cooking/baking, walking, shopping and many more. You will work alongside the Project Manager to assist with the coordination and delivery of high quality outcome-focussed, person centred support to tenants. You will be positive about supporting people to increase their independence and ensure that they are at the centre of all decisions made about their lives.
Responsibilities
* Developing and leading the team to enable the tenants to have a high quality of life, and to be important and valued members of the local community
* Be responsible for ensuring personal, practical, emotional and social support is delivered at all times
* Assisting our Project Manager and Registered manager in ensuring all residents receive the highest quality and care and support
Qualifications and Skills
* At least two years’ experience in providing care and support to people with a range of support needs
* Compassion, motivation, diligence and an ability to empathise with individuals
* Warmth, good organisation, conscientiousness, and strong verbal and written communication skills
* Willingness to work on a rota, undertaking early, late and weekend duties as required
Benefits and Additional Information
* Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
* Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS
* Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, Investors in People Gold
* Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications
* We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
How to Apply
Vacancy Reference Number: 82941
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
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