Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker
Location:
Wellington, Somerset
Salary:
£13.53 per hour (£26,383.50 pro-rata) plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, on a shift rota basis. You will also be on the on-call rota.
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement:
A valid full UK manual driving license is essential for this role.
Right to Work:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:
* Complex Care Needs
* Behaviours that Challenge
* Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sight Loss
* Manual Handling/Hoisting/Personal Care
About You
We are looking for a Senior Support Worker who is calm, patient, and resilient. You will need to have a consistent approach to helping the people we support engage in activities they love.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
* Be a strong team player, leading by example, and maintaining professionalism, patience, and calmness under pressure, with experience in providing exceptional support.
* Supervise daily outputs and assist the Registered and Deputy Managers in managing staff performance, development, and appraisals.
* Follow social care legislation and regulations to ensure compliance of your team and the home.
* Keep accurate records, perform audits, and achieve quality outcomes for the people you support.
* Take personal responsibility for the quality of care and support delivered.
* Help plan and achieve both short- and long-term goals.
* Plan and support engaging activities, including vacations, learning, and social events, always exploring new opportunities.
* Ensure the people you support and their families are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
* Hold a QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), with a willingness to undertake Level 3, and demonstrate knowledge of regulatory standards.
* Work in accordance with SeeAbility’s values.
We seek individuals with the right attitude—open-minded, forward-thinking, and with a sense of humor. Availability to work 37.5 hours weekly, including weekends, is required.
Who you will be supporting
Fiennes House is a 12-bed residential home for adults with complex care needs, learning disabilities, or autism, some with challenging behaviors. The home features a sensory room with equipment to stimulate senses using lights, sounds, music, and touch, including a heated waterbed and sensory materials.
The residents are active, engaging in community activities like art, trampolining, music, gardening, and outings.
If you want to make a positive impact, Fiennes House is the place for you!
For more details about Fiennes House and the Support Worker role, click the links below:
Read more about Fiennes House
Senior Support Worker role profile
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Why work for us?
* Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
* Career progression with support for professional qualifications.
* Recognition and rewards for your efforts.
* Work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement and flexible options.
* Financial benefits including wage advances, discounts, pension schemes, and more.
* Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 employee assistance program.
* Referral bonus of £600 for successful referrals from Support Worker to Senior Support Worker.
SeeAbility, established in 1799, specializes in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss, providing person-centered care and eye-care services, and helping individuals find employment.
We are committed to safe, fair, and inclusive recruitment practices, including background checks and reasonable adjustments for candidates.
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