Senior Support Workers
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Mansfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 22 May 2017
- Closes
- 07 Jun 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LOCATION: Kirkby in Ashfield (near Mansfield), Nottinghamshire
JOB TITLE: SeniorSupport Workers
SALARY & BENEFITS: FromGBP8.50 per hour
WORKING HOURS: Full Time
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to make that next step in your career?
Do you crave job statisfaction? Our client are looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join their Dynamic Support Team in Kirkby in Ahsfield - Could this be the next step in your career?
THE COMPANY: Our client, established in 1989, provides flexible, specialised support within a variety of environments and service models to support individuals with a range of living and social needs, and encourage to live as independently as they wish.
Due to expansion of a new home, a great opportunity for motivated and experienced Senior Support Workers has arisen. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to make the next step in their career and develop into a Senior role in care, with a company that will give you the tools, knowledge and training to really succeed. For the right candidate our client will give you excellent support and genuine development opportunities, and will fund training in order for you to constantly develop new skills.
THE ROLE: As a Senior Support Worker your role role will involve supporting adults in all aspects of daily living including personal care, household tasks and community access. The role also includes supporting the Manager, in understanding and assisting the on-going creation and maintenance of a team capable of delivering an outstanding service. You will be committed to working positively in supporting people with a range of complex needs including; Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, non- verbal communication and/or autistic spectrum disorders.
The post will be over a 7 day period including days, evenings, nights, bank holidays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Support Worker's role in Kirkby in Ashfield (near Mansfield), Nottinghamshire include:
THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate for the Senior Support Workers role must have have an NVQ level 3 or be committed to working towards this (training will be funded by the employer). You must be a naturally caring and compassionate person with previous experience working as a Support Worker, who is genuinely committed to understanding and supporting people with a range of complex needs including; Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, non-verbal communication and/or autistic spectrum disorders. You must be flexible with the hours you can work as will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings and must live within or be able to commute to Kirkby in Ashfield. All positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service - paid by employer).
Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Senior Support Worker's role in Kirkby in Ashfield (near Mansfield), Nottinghamshire :-
Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps
JOB TITLE: SeniorSupport Workers
SALARY & BENEFITS: FromGBP8.50 per hour
WORKING HOURS: Full Time
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to make that next step in your career?
Do you crave job statisfaction? Our client are looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join their Dynamic Support Team in Kirkby in Ahsfield - Could this be the next step in your career?
THE COMPANY: Our client, established in 1989, provides flexible, specialised support within a variety of environments and service models to support individuals with a range of living and social needs, and encourage to live as independently as they wish.
Due to expansion of a new home, a great opportunity for motivated and experienced Senior Support Workers has arisen. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to make the next step in their career and develop into a Senior role in care, with a company that will give you the tools, knowledge and training to really succeed. For the right candidate our client will give you excellent support and genuine development opportunities, and will fund training in order for you to constantly develop new skills.
THE ROLE: As a Senior Support Worker your role role will involve supporting adults in all aspects of daily living including personal care, household tasks and community access. The role also includes supporting the Manager, in understanding and assisting the on-going creation and maintenance of a team capable of delivering an outstanding service. You will be committed to working positively in supporting people with a range of complex needs including; Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, non- verbal communication and/or autistic spectrum disorders.
The post will be over a 7 day period including days, evenings, nights, bank holidays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Support Worker's role in Kirkby in Ashfield (near Mansfield), Nottinghamshire include:
- Support the Service Manager/Deputy manager in their absence and oversee the day to day running of the service by communicating effectively and efficiently with colleagues and other staff.
- Take day to day responsibility for the duration of the shift and delegate tasks to Support Workers as agreed with the Service Manager/Deputy Manager
- Assist in the leadership, support and supervision of the staff team as delegated by the Service Manager as well as staff rotas
- To offer support to service users on an individual basis consistent with the aims and objectives of the service and the wider organisation.
- To maintain accurate records and prepare reports in accordance with Company policies
- To participate in the On-Call rota to provide support as and when required to by the Service Manager/Deputy
- To contribute to the development of appropriate, individualised and achievable Person Centered Plans. Supporting and enabling individuals to have their say in mapping out and planning current and future service provision
THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate for the Senior Support Workers role must have have an NVQ level 3 or be committed to working towards this (training will be funded by the employer). You must be a naturally caring and compassionate person with previous experience working as a Support Worker, who is genuinely committed to understanding and supporting people with a range of complex needs including; Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, non-verbal communication and/or autistic spectrum disorders. You must be flexible with the hours you can work as will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings and must live within or be able to commute to Kirkby in Ashfield. All positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service - paid by employer).
Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Senior Support Worker's role in Kirkby in Ashfield (near Mansfield), Nottinghamshire :-
- Must have a NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care or must be committed to working towards this
- Must have previous experience as a Support Worker
- Experience or ability to lead and supervise a team of staff is essential
- Must be flexible with the hours you can work an available to work a rota shift pattern
- Must live within commutable distance to Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
- Must be passionate about helping people and have the motivation to develop in this role
Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps