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Description
Old Vicarage
£13.95 per hour
Full Time, 42 hours
Our shift patterns are between 8 and 8.
Priory Old Vicarage has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team.
The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a learning disability, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.
We can also support those who have:
- Complex needs
- Difficulties with communication
- Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
- Epilepsy
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.
- 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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential. xgikmsk
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
- Committed to promoting Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
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