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Senior Support Worker - Rosendale, Pembroke
Client: Orbis Education and Care
Location: Pembroke, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b787fca72d8f
Job Views: 28
Posted: 22.03.2025
Expiry Date: 06.05.2025
Job Description:
Senior Support Worker - Rosendale, Lydstep
Hourly rate: from £12.50 for a trainee role to £13.25
Full time: 43.4 hours a week
*This role requires you to have a driver's license*
Orbis Education and Care are seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Support Worker to join our compassionate and energetic team at our Rosendale home. We provide specialist care and education services for children and adults with complex needs associated with autism. We know that when you support people as a whole, they can be the very best and happiest version of themselves every day. We take a person-centred approach to everything we do; focusing on personal strengths, interests, and aspirations to empower children to enjoy a life that is active, socially valued, and fulfilling.
As a Senior Support Worker at Rosendale, you will play a crucial role in the lives of our individuals, supporting their daily activities, educational needs, and personal development. You will work closely with a magnificent team including teachers, therapists, and other support workers to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
About our home Rosendale: Located in Lydstep, with views of the sea and the rolling Pembrokeshire hills, Rosendale offers a calm, supportive, and homely living environment for up to six adults from the age of 18. Adults living at Rosendale also have access to the facilities at Orbis' Bangeston Hall in Pembroke Dock, including allotments, gardens, a huge polytunnel, smallholding, art room, music room, and much more. Care at Rosendale is individually tailored with adults placed at the centre of their own developmental pathway. We support adults to play an active and valued role in their community supported by meaningful and engaging activities, leisure, and learning programmes.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and supervise a team of dedicated support workers, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
2. Provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents with autism and other complex needs.
3. Assist in creating and implementing personalised care plans to meet individual needs and goals.
4. Encourage independence and life skills development in the residents.
5. Promote a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of all of our residents.
6. Liaise with family, guardians, and external professionals to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
7. Support the management team in administrative tasks and staff training.
Requirements:
1. Previous experience in a support worker role within a care or education setting is absolutely essential.
2. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
3. A passion for working with individuals with complex needs.
4. Strong leadership and communication skills.
5. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs and situations.
6. A driving license is essential; unfortunately, those without a driving license cannot be considered.
Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In return, we offer:
1. Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our managers progressed internally.
2. Health plan - after probation.
3. 'Refer a friend' scheme - earn up to £1000 per any successful permanent referral.
4. Eligibility for a 'Blue Light Card' for additional discounts at a range of retailers.
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