Senior / support worker

Oak Lodge High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom


Senior / Support Worker

Oak Lodge is looking for forward-thinking Support Workers to join our expanding team in High Wycombe.

The main duties of this varied role is to support individuals with physical and learning disabilities within a skills hub to help them achieve their goals and ambitions, learn new skills and to enable them to be as independent as possible.

Main responsibilities:

* To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
* To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
* To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required
* To work as part of a team to provide a high quality of care

Role requirements:

* The drive and passion to support vulnerable adults, understanding their needs
* A positive, friendly and adaptable approach
* The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding
* Patience and ability to keep calm under pressure with the confidence to work alone or as part of a team
* Excellent time keeping and communication skills

Senior Support Worker:

* Experience of work within this sector.
* Preferably experience within a senior/team leader role.
* Online DBS preferable but not necessary.


Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

Full-time


Industries

Higher Education

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