Lead Senior Support Worker

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Calne, Wiltshire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience is essential along with an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so If you are already an established Senior Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £11.80 – £11.95.

As a Senior Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

Manage the medication system, ordering through to administration.
Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date and meet the needs of the individual.
Supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals if required.
Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Support service users to remain as active and healthy as possible.
Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
Support service users in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.
Support service users to live an active lifestyle.

In return, our client is offering a whole host of benefits, including:

Progression opportunities into Management.
Fully paid training and access to recognised qualifications
Additional annual leave with length of service
Travel to work scheme

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.

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