Lead Senior Support Worker

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Calne, Wiltshire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience is essential along with an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so If you are already an established Senior Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £11.80 – £11.95.

As a Senior Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

  • Manage the medication system, ordering through to administration.
  • Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date and meet the needs of the individual.
  • Supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals if required.
  • Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
  • Support service users to remain as active and healthy as possible.
  • Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
  • Support service users in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.
  • Support service users to live an active lifestyle.

In return, our client is offering a whole host of benefits, including:

  • Progression opportunities into Management.
  • Fully paid training and access to recognised qualifications
  • Additional annual leave with length of service
  • Travel to work scheme

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.

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