At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities and autism while leading a dedicated team.
- Company: Join a supportive organisation committed to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Earn up to £41,000 with flexible hours, birthday leave, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 1 year experience in support roles and a full UK driving licence required.
We are currently looking for full time (37.5 hours a week) Senior Support Workers (internally known as Lead Support Workers) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Locality Manager by working on shift and providing day-to-day support to the staff team.
- Support staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support through supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support.
- Support the effective day-to-day management of the service.
- Develop a strong understanding of the people you support, providing emotional and practical support to enable individuals to live their lives their way, promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
- Must have a full UK Manual driving license.
- A commitment to empowering people.
- Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
- Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
- Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
Benefits
- Flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep-in duties, overtime and on-call duties.
- Average earnings of £41,000 per year, with potential to boost salary further.
- From £13.91 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in.
- Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
- Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression.
- Guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities available.
- Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
- Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
- A friendly, supportive working environment.
- Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation.
Senior Support Worker in Watford employer: Partnersinsupport
Partnersinsupport is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in Hemel Hempstead. With competitive pay starting at £13.91 per hour, guaranteed hours, and a range of employee benefits, we prioritise the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism while enjoying opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Support Worker in Watford
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
Experience supporting individuals with autism
Full UK Manual driving license
Empowerment of individuals
Collaboration with families and outside agencies
Calmness in difficult situations
Flexibility in working hours
