At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in a shared living service, providing person-centred care and leadership.
- Company: Join Northam Care Trust, a leading social care provider in North Devon.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, birthday leave, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for professional growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career in social care.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others; experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.71 - 14.71 £ per hour.
Based in our Residential Service in Bideford
£14.71 per hour, rising to £15.24 per hour after a successful 6‑month probationary period.
Summary of Role
We are looking for a motivated individual to assist the Service Manager with a range of leadership responsibilities, to include providing supervision and support for an identified team and reviewing and maintaining care and support documentation.
The post holder will form part of the management structure by working alongside another Senior supporting the Service Manager to support people in a shared supported living service in Bideford.
Providing person‑centred support, in response to each individual’s needs and aspirations, will require the post holder to be flexible and responsive to change.
The position will involve a rota over days, evenings, weekends and occasional sleep‑ins (paid at £68 per night).
The ideal candidate will have
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to undertake additional required training commensurate with the post.
- Social care qualification, or willingness to undertake this.
- Ideally have previous experience of leading a team in a similar service.
About Us
The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff.
We have been in operation for over 45 years and are a not‑for‑profit charity which means every penny gets reinvested back into our staff and clients.
Benefits
- Full e‑learning training provided, including the opportunity for professional qualifications.
- Double pay for bank holidays.
- Enhanced overtime rate.
- Birthday leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company sick pay after 1 year, increasing with length of service.
- Annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Training & attendance bonuses.
- 40% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.
- Free will‑writing service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health Assured
- Employee
- Assistant
Program: staff and families have access to the EAP that includes free counselling, a 24/7 helpline, 24/7 online GP, a wellbeing app, and much more.
- HSF Health Plan… (claim cashback on optician services, dentistry, physical therapies, mental health services, and so much more).
• Cherry On Top Awards: our very own trust awards!
- See out staff benefits page here for more information: Click here.
How to apply
APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK STATUS TO APPLY. WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
Online Application Form (preferable) – Click Here.
Postal applications can be sent to – HR Manager, The Northam Care Trust, Rose Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3PG.
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Residential Senior Support Worker in Northam employer: Northamcaretrust
The Northam Care Trust is an exceptional employer located in Bideford, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about social care. With over 45 years of experience, we prioritise employee development through comprehensive training, professional qualifications, and generous benefits such as enhanced overtime rates, birthday leave, and a robust employee assistance programme. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and recognition.
