Senior Support Worker
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, respectful, and person centred care and support to individuals at Strawberry Gardens? Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker, and lead a passionate and friendly team of staff.
Our service provides excellent care and support to 6 individuals with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities, Mental Health and complex needs. As Senior Support Worker you will be working alongside the Team Leader and Registered Manager to assist with the coordination and delivery of high quality outcome-focussed, person centred support to tenants. You will be positive about supporting people to increase their independence and ensure that they are at the centre of all decisions made about their lives.
Your role will include:
– Developing and leading the team to enable the tenants to have a high quality of life, and to be important and valued members of the local community,
– Be responsible for ensuring personal, practical, emotional and social support is delivered at all times,
– Assisting our Team Leaders and Registered manager in ensuring all residents receive the highest quality and care and support,
A full, clean UK driving license is preferable but not essential for this role. Your hours will be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service including daytimes, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
At least one years’ experience in providing care and support to people with a range of complex support needs is essential for this role. As Senior Support Worker, compassion, motivation, diligence and an ability to empathise with individuals is also essential.
You must be warm, well organised, and conscientious and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. You will be required to work on a rota, undertaking early, late and weekend duties as required.
Vacancy Reference Number: 80627
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
We cannot provide Sponsorship for this role.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV’s as a method of application.
A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
For role or application queries please email recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
