Lead Support Worker – Partners in Support
Location: St Albans
Employment type: Part-time
Salary: From £13.57 per hour, £75 per sleep-in
Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a part-time Lead Support Worker (22.5 hours per week) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will work to assist the Locality Manager on shift by providing day-to-day support to the staff team, delivering excellent person-centred support, and supporting on a 1:1 basis as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Locality Manager by working on shift to provide day-to-day support to the staff team
* Deliver excellent person-centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support
* Understand the needs of the person supported, and provide emotional and practical support to enable them to live their life, their way
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
* A commitment to empowering people
* Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies
* Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations
* Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
* Must have a full UK manual driving license
Benefits
* From £13.57 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
* Paid day off on your birthday and additional days off for length of service
* Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression
* Guaranteed hours
* Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
* Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check
* Friendly, supportive working environment
* Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities for career advancement within an ‘Outstanding’ organisation
*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full-time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.
Application
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
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