Job Description
Senior Support WorkerSupport2Independence About Us: We are a people centred service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Our supported living schemes encourage independence and assist individuals in living positive and meaningful lives as part of the community. We work to enrich lives through maximising their personal potential whilst removing barriers and widening horizons for the people we support. Support2Independence are rated as Outstanding by CQC and are also accredited by the National Autistic Society. We have support schemes on the Wirral, Cheshire West (in the Overpool area) and provide outreach services in the wider community. Are you looking for a rewarding career making a real difference in people’s lives? Then look no further, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Senior Support Worker.Who are we looking for:
* Kind and compassionate individuals, who show a genuine interest and commitment to caring for people with learning/physical disabilities/mental health issues.
* Dynamic and passionate individuals willing to help the people we support to lead fulfilled lives to a high standard of care within one of our vibrant schemes.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or commitment to work towards.?
* NVQ 3 in Leadership and Management or commitment to work towards.?
* Knowledge of the National Minimum Standards (2000).?
* Knowledge of Valuing People / Valuing People Now.?
* Knowledge of the Reach Standards.?
* Competent user of ICT / Windows Applications.?
* Full Driving Licence / Access to Transport.?
* Capacity to Travel quickly and cost effectively within designated area of responsibility.?
* Experience in delivering Social Care in different geographical environments.?
* Experience of being part of support projects and support initiatives.?
* Experience of improving services.?
* Experience of person-centred practice.?
* Experience of report writing and taking minutes of meetings.?
* Experience in support planning and risk assessment.?
* Work in multiple support settings - have the flexibility to work across our other schemes where business needs arise.
** Support2Independence is not able to offer sponsorship/work visas to applicants ** What will you be doing:
* Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and practices.?
* Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable adults.?
* Promote, encourage, and deliver person centred practice.?
* Ensure compliance in all aspects of service delivery to all Statutory and Regulatory requirements including health and safety procedures.?
* Promote and encourage client’s engagement in all activities within the organisation and community.?
* To be part of the Support2Independence on call Rota.?
* To ensure that staff comply with Support2Independence policies and procedures.?
* To assist the Manager in supervision, appraisal processes, absence and disciplinary processes.?
* To assist the Manager in the training programme.?
* To implement, monitor and review clients support plans and risk assessment.?
* To assist with administrative tasks.
* To maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues and working partners and hold meetings, disseminate corporate messages, capturing information and communicating to line management in feedback.?
* To contribute to the development of quality services.?
* To uphold the vision and values of S2I.?
* To travel within the operational areas of S2I.?
* To work flexibly in accordance of the needs of the service.?
* To promote the personalisation agenda in making services fit around people and achieving outcomes in the following areas:?Improved Health and Wellbeing?/ Improved Quality of Life?/ Making a Positive Contribution?/ Freedom from Discrimination and Harassment?/ Achieve Economic Well-Being?/ Exercise of Choice and Control?/ Personal Dignity.?
Benefits
* Competitive pay - Time and a half for Bank Holidays
* Workplace Pension
* Comprehensive in house training and opportunity to complete level 2 and 3 NVQ in Adult Health Social Care with external trainer
* £200 New Starter Bonus for all new staff who pass probation
* £75 Staff Referral Scheme available to existing staff and paid once new staff member passes probation.
* Westfield Health - Benefits Include:
o Health Cash Plan allowing you to claim money back towards cost of your essential health care (limits apply)
o Optical, Dental, Physiotherapy and more
o Provides access to health and wellbeing services
* Westfield Rewards (through smart spending app). Benefits include:
o Discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
o Access to exclusive discount sites
* Access to Blue Light Card A discount scheme for healthcare workers. Benefits:
o Provides all members with thousands of discounts online and on the highstreet
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