At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide person-centred care and support for residents with diverse needs.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Ty Ffynu, dedicated to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Earn £13.95/hour, enjoy flexible benefits, and access professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with career growth and relocation assistance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.95 - 13.95 £ per hour.
Ty Ffynu is located in Abergavenny and offers residential support for four adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Our team uses a holistic, person‑centred approach, supported by a multidisciplinary team on site, to encourage residents to make their own choices and live independently. We also support individuals with complex needs, communication challenges or a forensic background.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will act as a positive role model, provide effective supervision and guidance to support staff, and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care is delivered at all times. You will play a key role in supervising day‑to‑day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people we support live fulfilling, independent lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the delivery of person‑centred support and care
- Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication
- Ensure residents have person‑centred plans and are supported to participate in meaningful activities
- Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development
- Administer medication safely and in line with procedures
- Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy
- Complete and oversee accurate record‑keeping, reporting and compliance with legislation
- Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed
- Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice
What you’ll bring to the role
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others
- Committed to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support
- Knowledge of care standards, policies and safeguarding practices
- Reliable, flexible and proactive in problem‑solving
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures
What we will give you in return
- Regular career conversations, full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (terms apply)
