Senior Support Worker (Activity Specialism)

Placed: 04/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Senior support worker required for a leading provider of learning disabilities care and support, based within one of their Wolverhampton based services. Your role as senior support worker will require you to take the lead on activity planning and implementation, as well as being involved in leading a team and delivering personal care and support.

You will join a care focussed team within a medium sized, person centred service that currently holds a "GOOD" CQC rating. This service has an established and settled staff team who really do pride themselves on promoting dignity, independence and choice for the people they support.

Employed on a full time basis, you will be responsible for leading the shift, delivering personal care and support and promoting choice and independence. You will work closely within CQC and company guidelines, and ensure the people you support lead a full, varied and independent life.

As with all care roles, you will need to be flexible to cover a varied shift pattern which will also include weekend working on a rota basis.

A compassionate, organised and care focussed individual, you will truly be passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people you support. You will be a great team player, have great decision making skills and be committed to going the extra mile for the people in your care.

You will be innovative, motivated and enthusiastic in the delivery of activities. You will promote inclusion and community interaction.

Qualified to QCF level 3 in health and social care, or equivalent, you will be able to demonstrate a significant background within the learning disabilities sector and be looking to take on a senior support worker role. You will hold a Full UK driving licence and be competent in the delivery of personal care and support.

Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern, including earlies, lates, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

Your extensive skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, continued training and development and genuine career progression opportunities. You will join an organisation who is forward thinking and supports their staff team to grow and develop.

Perhaps you are a highly skilled support worker seeking their next challenge? or a skilled senior support worker who wants to thrive in a larger organisation? If so, we want to hear from you....

Price / Salary: £15698/annum