Senior Support Worker / Team Leader
"Making Individual Lives Greater" is the mission for this residential care home in Malvern, currently looking for a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join their exceptional team!
If you are passionate about delivering top-quality care and enjoy a rewarding role with excellent benefits, we want to hear from you!
Position: Senior Support Worker / Team Leader
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Salary: £12.35 - £13.30 per hour depending on experience. Bank holidays £17.02 - £18.45 per hour + holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T's & C's)
Hours: 8am - 8pm. Working alternate weekends is essential.
Please note we are NOT currently accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or supplementary employment.
The role:
As a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader, you will be working within a residential home for adults who have learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge, autism, and other associated issues. The main home has accommodation for up to 6 people.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Running shifts according to standards and legislation
* Developing care plans outlining what care and support individuals need
* Inducting and mentoring new staff
* Conducting supervisions
* Socialising with residents and creating fun and engaging activities and home events
* Cooking and supporting in the kitchen during meal times
* Assisting with fantastic days out with residents
* Assisting with personal care with residents when required
* Completing relevant documentation for the residents you support
* Undertaking cleaning duties in accordance with the home's standards and expectations
* Administering medication to service users
* Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
About you:
We are looking for people who are willing to go the extra mile to make a positive difference in the lives of the people being supported. You will need to be caring and respectful, enabling people to have a high quality of life.
Essential skills & requirements for this role include:
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care to be achieved
* Demonstrable understanding of the legislative requirements around care of vulnerable people
* MCA and DOLS understanding of the requirements
* Strong numeracy, literacy, and computer skills
* Broad knowledge of learning disabilities and other related conditions
* Participating in on-call essential
* Living within a 20-mile radius of Malvern is essential
A valid driving licence with access to a vehicle is highly desirable for this role.
In return:
As well as an incredibly rewarding career, you will also receive the following:
* One homemade cooked meal per shift
* £300 welcome bonus
* Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
* Access to blue light card discounts
* Long service awards
* 24-hour confidential employee advice line
* Full-time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
* Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
* Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
* Mandatory training provided
The organisation is committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use their services. If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you from working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity. If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support, we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Disability Confident employer and a mental health at work committed employer.
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