Senior Support Worker
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Job description
Would you like to work in a caring supportive environment where you can make a real difference to peoples lives
Role: Senior SupportWorker for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities as part of the halow project.
Location: Our services are primarily based acrossGuildford and Cranleigh but you may also be supporting at activities and venues across the Surrey area. It is desirable for our support workers to have a full driving license with access to a car and our Support Workers can claim mileage for travel undertaken as part of their role.
Hours: Full time 37.5hours per week working 5 of 7 days with an average of 2 sleepins per week. This role requires flexibility to work on a rotational rota pattern covering Monday Sunday each week across shifts patterns which include early shifts day shifts late shifts sleepins and some weekends. To see an example rota pleaseclick here
Salary: Starting at a competitive 26325 per annum withSleepins paid at a supplementary rate of50 per night.
Annual Leave: 30 days prorata inclusive of bank holidays.
Training: Fully paid training is given including the industry recognised Care Certificate and further development opportunities are available including Positive Behaviour Support and opportunities to study for accredited National Vocational Qualifications.
OurSenior Support Workersare a vital part of howwe nurture independence in adults aged 18through our highly regarded Supported Living service.
You can watch the video below to hear from Esther a Senior Supported Living worker talking about her role at halow.
You will be responsible for:
Providing highquality support to our young adults and helping to plan their daytoday lives whilst working to achieve their goals by;
Providing encouragement and support on tasks within their own home including household chores such as cooking with their physical wellbeing as well as helping them to plan and access their social life activities and engagements within the local community and further afield.Supporting the House Managers in overseeing day to day operations of the Supported Living houses by;
Identifying meaningful opportunities for the supported adults
Supporting with training
Offering advice to Support Workers
Communication with stakeholders and partners
and keeping clear and up to date records.Flagging up any concerns or potential for concern that you may have relating to an adult we support to theappropriate personnel.
Job requirements
Previous experience of care work is essential
Resilience and adaptability are key as this role involves lone working either with an individual or a small group as well as working as part of the wider Care team
Some personal care and administration of medicine may be required depending on who you are supporting (Full training provided).
Aged 18 and above
Right to work in the UK
Please note we have recently reached our quota for and are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this positionWilling to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.
Please note it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (Under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 to apply for role that requires them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk children or both).Live within 20 miles of this role.
Unfortunately due to the logistics around the location for this role and the urgency to fill this position we are only accepting applications for individuals living within20 miles of this role. Please do not apply if you are living outside of this area as yourapplication will be automatically disqualified.
If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!
Please refer to the attached job description for further information on this role and the person specifications which can be found here Senior Support Worker June
Flexible immediate start dates available. Apply today or get in touch by emailor phone0to discuss this great role.
- Surrey United Kingdom
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
