At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling lives and enjoy activities.
- Company: Dalesview, a respected provider of supported living services for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, qualifications support, private medical insurance, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a caring team in a dynamic setting with on-site parking and a Blue Light card eligibility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care preferred; experience with learning disabilities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 15.88 - 15.88 £ per hour.
Location: Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Here at Dalesview we are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our growing teams based in Clayton Le Woods. If you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, this could be the role for you. We have contracts available for 35 and 40 hours a week and in return, we are offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.91 - £15.88 per hour dependant on experience and qualifications.
Dalesview is located in Clayton-Le-Woods and also has homes in Chorley and Leyland. Dalesview has been established for over 30 years and holds the Investors in People Gold Award. We provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities.
At Dalesview, much effort, thought and hard work goes into enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible; supported with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.
Benefits of becoming our Senior Support Worker:
- Opportunity to complete level 3 and 4 qualifications
- Opportunity for future progression
- On-site parking
- Private medical/dental insurance
- Eligible for a Blue Light card
Key duties of our Senior Support Worker:
- Supervising and working alongside our care team in providing effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities
- Assisting in the care of all service users through the delivery of person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans/risk assessments. This will include all aspects of moving and handling, personal care, eating and drinking
- Assisting in enabling service users to live their chosen lifestyle including accessing the local community and participating in leisure activities
- Dispensing medication
Our ideal Senior Support Worker will have:
- NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care is preferable
- Caring, hardworking, flexible and reliable
- Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is preferable
- Experience in supervising a team would be advantageous
- Full driving licence is preferable
Please note we are currently not offering sponsorship. A DBS check will be required. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both).
Dalesview Partnership Ltd is disability confident committed. Due to the large volume of applications Dalesview receive, we cannot always respond to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Senior Support Worker in Clayton-le-Woods employer: Dalesview Partnership
Dalesview is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our HR Coordinator role in Clayton-Le-Woods. With over 30 years of experience and an Investors in People gold award, we prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a healthcare plan and bonus. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with disabilities while enjoying a fulfilling career in a compassionate and respectful atmosphere.
