At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in everyday life.
- Company: Creative Support, a passionate and inclusive organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and enhanced DBS paid by the company.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in our Oaklea House supported living service in Barrow in Furness? Our Supported Living Service in Barrow provides person-centred support to adults who have learning disabilities, some of whom are on the autistic spectrum and have mental health needs. We are looking to recruit passionate and motivated Senior Support Workers with a genuine interest in providing quality care to the people we support and becoming part of our friendly and energetic staff team.
You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the young people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner.
Senior Support Worker duties include:
- Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
- Working full time hours (37.5) on a rota basis, covering 7 days per week, including sleep over shifts.
- Supporting with overseeing staff deployment and rotas and working in a flexible manner including working some evenings and weekends.
- 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
- Being part of the local on-call team
- Providing excellent customer care and proactively communicating with stakeholders in respect to risk management and the care and welfare of the people we support.
You will have a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. As this is a senior role, experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs is required. 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 Investors in People Gold awarded.
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 under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Senior support worker - Children and young people employer: CREATIVE SUPPORT
At Creative Support, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Barrow in Furness. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, alongside benefits such as a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and generous annual leave. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs, where your skills and compassion will be valued and nurtured.
