At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily life and exciting activities.
- Company: Creative Support, a passionate and inclusive organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a team that values diversity and offers structured training for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience in care and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Reading. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of everyday life and assist them in enjoying a wide range of activities.
Senior Support Worker duties include:
- Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff
- Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
- Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities, both within and outside of their homes
- Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
- Supporting with overseeing staff deployment and rotas
- Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community-based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support
- Facilitating service user engagement, involvement and peer support
- Ensuring that there are robust methods of quality monitoring
This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. A minimum of 2 years' experience is an essential requirement for this role. You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for a variety of people we support. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.
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.
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Creative Support is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in Reading that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong focus on personal and career growth, employees benefit from structured training pathways, competitive conditions of service, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to fostering positive change and community engagement.
