Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Location: Manor Field
Compensation: £13.95 / hour
Description
Manor Field is located in Weldon, Northamptonshire. It offers residential support for five males and females, who have a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also be autistic. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road, and surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.
Our team are dedicated to supporting residents to live their best life, within a safe and welcoming home.
What you'll be doing
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, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring 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 who use our service are supported to 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 in place 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‑
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