Senior support worker

Senior Support Worker

Location: Victoria Lodge- Bognor Regis

Rate: £13.71 per hour

Permanent|Full-time|37.5  hours per week (rota based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Senior Support Worker to join our service in Victoria Lodge, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. 

About the Service - Victoria Lodge

Victoria Lodge is a 6 bedded service (including 1 flat) based in Bognor Regis, in a popular residential area close to essential amenities. Victoria Lodge allows residents to enjoy a greater level of independence in a community setting.  They will be supported to maximise their skills and abilities by accessing local education and vocational facilities.  The service will promote and enable ongoing rehabilitation and independent living skills, with the support of dedicated 24 hour support staff and the specialist multi-disciplinary team. 

The Role

You will:

• To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users’ needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities
• To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff
• To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual’s needs
• To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework
• To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff
• To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual’s needs or the Company’s staff development program
• To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company’s Policies and Procedures are followed
• To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date.

Requirements

• Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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