Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Integra Caewern Lodge, Neath.
Integra Community Living Options (part of National Care Group) supports individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. Our Caewern Lodge Service is a 6-bed service supporting male individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis.
The Senior Support Worker role is 37.5 hours and will include days, waking nights, weekends, and some lone working. As a Senior Support Worker, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence.
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting senior management to assess people we support needs, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
* Facilitating and supporting the people we support to integrate within their local community.
* Identifying training needs of other staff and coordinating 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.
* Keeping up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions, and workshops when required to do so.
* Having a full understanding of Care Standards.
* Maintaining a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example and appearance.
* Assisting the management with the coordination, supervision, and monitoring of staff work and practices.
* Coordinating the arrangements of resident appointments.
* Assisting management to organize regular (monthly) House meetings.
* Administering medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines.
To be a great support worker, you will need:
* Minimum Level 3 in Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ.
* Experience of leading, supervising, and motivating a team.
* A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
* A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
* Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
* Excellent listening and communication skills.
In return, you will receive:
* The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
* Paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and wellbeing.
* The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
* Access to an app called Stream (formerly known as Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.
National Care Group is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic organisation. We encourage you to apply if you have the right values and attitude.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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