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37.5 hrs per week available
£13.39 per hour
Do you dare to make a difference?
Senior Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.
We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Roath.
Here at Cathays House we are a 5 bed Supported Living Service, for individuals with enduring mental health needs including personality disorders.
This is a Full-Time position that will include days, evenings, weekends, and night shifts.
As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciates the amazing and life-changing work our Care Workers do. That is why we offer:
* 33 Days annual leave inclusive of bank / public holidays
* First class, engaging care specific training for you and your teams
* Unrivalled career development opportunities – we believe in promoting from within
* Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral
* Wagestream app - real-time access to earned wages
Senior Support Worker Role and Responsibilities:
* To assist the senior management to assess the needs of the people we support, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
* Assist to facilitate and support the people we support to integrate within their local community.
* Identifying training needs of other staff and coordinate training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager.
* Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues.
* Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions, and workshops when required to do so.
* Have a full understanding of Care Standards.
* Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff by personal example and appearance.
* Assist the management with the coordination, supervision, and monitoring of staff work and practices.
* Coordinate the arrangements of resident appointments.
* Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings.
* Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines.
The Ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum Level 3 in Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ.
* Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.
* Mentoring others in a team.
National Care Group is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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