Senior Support Worker Lead, Support and Make a Difference!
Pay Rate - £13.68 per hour
(Full-Time, Part-Time)
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Support Worker in Burnley!
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
* Provide high-quality support to people we support, ensuring their personal needs, daily living, and social activities are met.
* Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
* Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
* Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
* Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
* Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
* Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.
Additional Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker
* Mentor and guide support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high-quality care.
* Oversee daily documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Contribute to supervisions and performance reviews of Support Workers.
* Organise and lead shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.
* Identify performance issues within the team and escalate where necessary.
* Take responsibility for daily audits to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.
* Ensure policy and procedures are followed at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.
* Assist with new colleague inductions, including agency staff.
* Participate in the Senior on-call rota, providing additional leadership support when needed.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and mentoring others.
Essential:
* Experience leading a team in a care environment.
* Background in health and social care, with a strong understanding of best practices.
* Ability to problem-solve and use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
* Proven ability to follow and maintain company policies and procedures.
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on-call rota.
Preferable:
* A Health and Social Care qualification.
* A valid driving licence.
* Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
* Experience working with external care professionals.
* Experience in complex and challenging environments.
Why Join Us?
* Step into a leadership role with opportunities for growth.
* Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.
* Supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.
* Varied & rewarding role every day is different!
Our Values
* Everybody Matters Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
* Honesty & Integrity Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness
* Passionate & Resilient Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
* Positivity Fostering a positive, uplifting environment
* Professional Excellence Striving for excellence in all aspects of care
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