Senior Support Worker, Lindisfarne Court, Darlington
We are looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to assist in the effective management, administration and co-ordination of the service.
The role will entail working on shift with the team of support workers and supporting the service manager with effective day to day management and leadership of the service.
Essential Criteria:
1. NVQ 3 or equivalent in care
2. Experience of working with vulnerable adults
3. Experience of positive behavior support and supporting people with complex needs
4. Experience of developing, reviewing and updating personal care plans
5. Promote health and wellbeing in people’s lives
6. Making everyday matter for the people we support
7. The ability to be curious, aspirational and outcome focused
8. Must be able to evidence effective leadership skills
9. Working knowledge of CQC Key Lines of Enquiry
10. Ability to motivate self and others
11. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and sleepovers
12. Good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office packages particularly Word and Excel
13. A full valid driving license and use of own vehicle (Desirable)
What We Offer:
14. Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per year (pro rata, including bank and public holidays)
15. Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
16. Health Cash Plan
17. Bike to work scheme
18. Employee Assistance Programme
19. Excellent training and development opportunities
20. We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated deadline if capacity is reached.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.