Up to £13.45 per hour
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Full-Time, Part-Time
Overview
We are looking for a calm, resourceful and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team to make a difference to the lives of people living in a service provision in Shipley, Bradford. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health and autism needs, enabling them to take part in all aspects of everyday life and enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent and mutually supportive team.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health and autism needs.
* Assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support.
* Follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent and mutually supportive team.
* Work in a flexible rota, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
* Prior experience of supporting adults with mental health is essential.
* Must have or be willing to work towards a relevant qualification, such as the NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3.
* Skills in positive communication and engagement, with unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
* Maturity to work within a positive behaviour support framework, accept responsibility and grow confidence as a skilled practitioner.
Benefits
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
Legal and Diversity
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer. This post will not be open to Sponsorship. SVC: GFS.
Vacancy Reference
91325
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