Senior Support Worker Lead, Support and Make a Difference!
Pay Rate - £13.87 per hour
(Full-Time, Part-Time)
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Support Worker in Rawtenstall!
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
- Provide high-quality support to people we support, ensuring their personal needs, daily living, and social activities are met.
- Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
- Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
- Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
- Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
- Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
- Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.
Additional Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker
- Mentor and guide support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high-quality care.
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Oversee daily documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Contribute to supervisions and performance reviews of Support Workers.
- Organise and lead shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.
- Identify performance issues within the team and escalate where necessary.
- Take responsibility for daily audits to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure policy and procedures are followed at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.
- Assist with new colleague inductions, including agency staff.
- Participate in the Senior on-call rota, providing additional leadership support when needed.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and mentoring others.
Essential:
- Experience leading a team in a care environment.
- Background in health and social care, with a strong understanding of best practices.
- Ability to problem-solve and use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Proven ability to follow and maintain company policies and procedures.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on-call rota.
Preferable:
- A Health and Social Care qualification.
- A valid driving licence.
- Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
- Experience working with external care professionals.
- Experience in complex and challenging environments.
Why Join Us?
- Step into a leadership role with opportunities for growth.
- Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.
- Supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.
- Varied & rewarding role every day is different!
Our Values
- Everybody Matters Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
- Honesty & Integrity Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness
- Passionate & Resilient Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
- Positivity Fostering a positive, uplifting environment
- Professional Excellence Striving for excellence in all aspects of care
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