Senior Residential Support Worker

At Bright Futures everything circles back to one belief: every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. Were looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home in Rixton Warrington to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support.

Job Role

Our Rixton residential service is set in a beautiful farmhouse on the rural outskirts of Warrington. Surrounded by scenic countryside yet still within reach of the town centre the home offers a calm spacious environment where the people we support can feel safe and settled.

The individuals living here are very active and thrive when spending time outdoors. They enjoy hikes walks and almost any activity that lets them explore nature so our support focuses on helping them stay active engaged and enjoying the routines they love.

Were looking for resilient determined and adaptable Senior Support Workers who can lead by example support the team and confidently guide individuals through change. Someone with strong communication skills a positive approach and the ability to build trust and reassurance will excel. Maintaining high standards supporting colleagues and ensuring each person feels safe understood and valued are central to this role.

If youre passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team where creativity compassion and energy are valued every day Bright Futures could be the perfect place for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead motivate and support the team during each shift promoting a positive culture and acting as a professional role model.
• Coordinate daily operations including plans activities appointments and budgets ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift.
• Oversee and complete all required documentation digital logs and audits reviewing and signing off records completed by the team.
• Maintain safety and compliance by escalating health and safety concerns monitoring medication procedures and ensuring policies are followed.
• Ensure accurate reporting and follow-up of incidents behaviour logs safeguarding concerns and post-incident debriefs.
• Act as a senior member of the team advocating for and supporting the continuous development of the home role modelling best practice in care.

What were looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adults only)
• Level 4 Diploma Children Young People & Families Practitioner is essential. (Childrens only)
• Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity
• Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team
• A passion for person-centred care
• Resilient and tenacious
• Have a positive and proactive mindset
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• 28448.89 - 32163.86 (depending on sleep experience)
• Healthcare Cashback (dental optical physio wellbeing)
• Care Friends Referral rewards up to 2000
• Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards
• Free Meals on Shift
• Life Assurance Policy 2x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding Requirement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Application Process
Ready to join Bright Futures We invite interested candidates to apply.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:

• Values Based Interview Well explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture
• Competency Questions Youll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.

For more information on our interview process click here: Interviewing

If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role we encourage you to contact us on or 0.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

To find out more about working at Bright Futures click here: Bright Futures

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At Bright Futures we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. Its why we invest in our people fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We cant promise that it will always be easy but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. Youll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support celebrating their achievements and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.