Department
Support Worker
Lead Support Worker Vacancy
Location: Taunton
6 months maternity cover
Salary: £14.44 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy going for Meals out to local cafes and restaurants, attending Seasonal Events, going swimming, visiting the zoo, going to Harry Potter world and butlins holidays?
We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Lead support worker to join our team, providing full support to 4 males Taunton.
What does the role as Lead Support Worker look like? Some key elements of this are listed below.
1. Being a role model to colleagues, ensuring that you always display the organisational values, follow support plans and policies and procedures within your daily practice.
2. Role modelling all of the processes in place organisationally and within the home.Inducting new colleagues.
3. Completing additional delegated tasks and managing your time to achieve this
4. .Advocating for the people we support.Demonstrating and creating new ways to promote the independence of the people who live at the saplings.
5. Mentoring colleagues.Assessing competencies of your colleagues and coaching them where required.
What We’re Looking For
6. A kind-hearted and patient personality.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. A passion for working with individuals who need full support.
9. The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Why join us?
10. Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
11. We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
12. A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
13. Life Assurance and Pension scheme
14. Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.