Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker Lead, Support and Make a Difference!

Pay Rate \- £14\.24 per hour

(Full\-Time, Part\-Time)

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with Autism and LearningDisabilities while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an excitingopportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Support Worker in Burnley!

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high\-quality support to people we support, ensuring their personal needs, daily living, and social activities are met.


• Follow person\-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.


• Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.


• Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.


• Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.


• Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.


• Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.


• Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.

Additional Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker

• Mentor and guide support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high\-quality care.


• Oversee daily documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.


• Contribute to supervisions and performance reviews of Support Workers.


• Organise and lead shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.


• Identify performance issues within the team and escalate where necessary.


• Take responsibility for daily audits to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.


• Ensure policy and procedures are followed at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.


• Assist with new colleague inductions, including agency staff.


• Participate in the Senior on\-call rota, providing additional leadership support when needed.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high\-quality care and mentoring others.

Essential:

• Experience leading a team in a care environment.


• Background in health and social care, with a strong understanding of best practices.


• Ability to problem\-solve and use initiative in a fast\-paced environment.


• Experience in conflict resolution and de\-escalation techniques.


• Proven ability to follow and maintain company policies and procedures.


• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on\-call rota.

• A Health and Social Care qualification.


• A valid driving licence.


• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.


• Experience working with external care professionals.


• Experience in complex and challenging environments.

Why Join Us?

• Step into a leadership role with opportunities for growth.


• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.


• Supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.


• Varied \& rewarding role every day is different!

Our Values

• Everybody Matters Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.


• Honesty \& Integrity Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness


• Passionate \& Resilient Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment


• Positivity Fostering a positive, uplifting environment


• Professional Excellence Striving for excellence in all aspects of care

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