Job Description
We are looking to recruit a warm, motivated Senior Support Worker, with leadership qualities to assist in leading a team of support workers in one of our learning disability and mental health supported living services in Reading.
The role will involve the day-to-day coordination of a person centred service with the target to meet the needs of the service users. You will have the responsibility of ensuring the overall quality of service provision and liaise closely with other professionals and agencies in respect of referrals, care plans and reviews. You will need to be highly committed to excellent communication with our tenants, their families and all stakeholders. You must have a professional approach with the ability to supervise and guide our staff team to deliver a consistently responsive and personalised service.
This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced care workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care.
As a senior practitioner and supervisor, we will support your continuous development by providing accredited courses such as person centred planning, communication approaches and many more. Although previous experience in a similar role is more advantageous, we would like to encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference.
The ability to drive is essential for this role.
Vacancy Reference Number: 80996Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker visas.