Senior Community Support Worker (Learning Disability Respite)
MioCare Group
Ref: 001087
Contract: Permanent
Salary: From £31,021 - £34,433 per year (pro-rata) - additional enhancement for unsociable hours may apply
Hours: 35 per week
Based: Oldham
Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
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Senior Community Support Worker (Learning Disability Respite) | Vacancies | MioCare Group
Role Overview:
We are looking for a warm, flexible and experienced Senior Community Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support in our Learning Disability Respite service in Oldham.
You’ll be passionate and motivated to assist people we support with any aspect of their day-to-day living and to enjoy the best possible quality of life. You’ll help them change their lives for the better by involving them and their networks in working towards their aspirations.
As a Senior Community Support Worker you must be enthusiastic about the provision of services and have a good insight into current thinking and practice in the field.
You’ll have great skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs along with positive and proactive risk management so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a ‘can do’ approach. It is expected that you will work flexibly (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays) to meet the needs of the people we support.
Key Responsibilities:
* To assist the Resource Manager in the daily operational management of the establishment, staff and resources. To compile rotas in line with allocations, current care plans, individualised budgets, CHC funding, etc.
* To provide supervision, guidance and direction to staff, including the induction of new members to the staff team.
* To assist and encourage individual development with regard to domestic and social and recreational skills, in order to attain set goals and to record outcomes and achievements towards independence.
* To maintain detailed written records of patterns of care and observations of people we support. To take lead role in monitoring and reviewing relevant paperwork pertinent to people we support.
* To assist in matters of household management which include cleaning, shopping, menu planning, and cooking, budgeting, laundry and safety/security issues.
About MioCare Group CIC:
The MioCare Group delivers high quality care and support. As an Oldham Council Community Interest Company, we are driven to deliver the best outcomes for the people we support and communities we serve. Find out more at MioCare Group