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Salary: £26,617 per annum (£13.65 per hour)
Hours: 37.5
Requirements:
* Experience in complex needs
* You must hold a Full UK driving licence & be able to drive manual vehicles.
* You will be required to work evening, weekend, and sleep-in shifts, so flexibility is essential.
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care; NVQ Level 5 preferred.
* Previous experience in a senior support role.
United Response are seeking a full-time Lead Senior Support Worker with experience in complex needs for our service in Leeds.
As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you’ll be pivotal in supporting individuals with daily living, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations. You’ll also take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals.
* Support daily activities like budgeting, cooking, personal care (if required), and community engagement.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals.
* Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management.
* Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members.
* Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures.
* Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans.
What skills you will bring:
* Experience in social care or supporting individuals.
* Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team.
* NVQ Level 3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Basic IT and numerical skills.
* Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights.
* A commitment to ongoing training and development.
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
* Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
* Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
* Time and half for bank holiday working
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership* T & C's apply
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
* Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
* Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
* Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
* Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
* Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone's life?
Are you compassionate to others?
Are you dedicated to making a difference?
Then we want to hear from you.
United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
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