Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Support Worker to join our friendly service in Jarrow, South Tyneside. If you are looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic individuals to work in our Woodside Close Complex Needs Service. As a Senior Support Worker, you will organise a flexible and high-quality Supported Living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will supervise and manage established staff teams, providing person-centred support to enable service users to maintain their independence, experience improved wellbeing and enjoy opportunities for personal development. You will have the opportunity to work with our positive behaviour support practitioner team so that we continue to deliver innovative and specialised services. The supported living services operate 24/7 with waking nights and sleep overs.
Senior Support Worker duties include:
1. Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff
2. Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
3. Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities, both within and outside of their homes
4. Providing...