Senior Support worker
Senior Support worker
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We are looking for caring and enthusiastic people to becomeSenior Support Workers who can make a difference to our service users lives, and we are particularly interested in people who have experience working with those with health needs.
We are looking for someone who has passion, enthusiasm, and wants to make a real difference to someone's life. You will be supporting for children and young people age 6-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and degenerative disorders. You will help to support each individual to live a fulfilled life and remain as independent as possible. Some every day jobs could include administering medication, going for walks, giving personal care, going to events, day cares and schools, trips to places like the zoo and the beach, plus many more!
If that sounds like you, I am currently recruiting on the behalf of a national healthcare provider that is looking for caring and motivated individuals to join their team in the Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire area on day shifts.
Overview:
- Salary – £13.56 p/hr to £14.80 p/hr (£28,205 to £30,784 per annum) Linked to competency and qualifications
- Hours of Work – 40 hours per week
- Shifts – 12-hour shifts, 8am-8pm
- Area – Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire
Senior Support Worker duties:
- To have a passion to make a difference, to enable children and young people to succeed and feel valued.
- To actively promote and maintain a stable, happy homely and caring environment that puts the health, safety, and welfare of our young people first.
- Provide support to the Care Managers through the management, motivation and coaching of a team of support workers and Senior Support workers.
- Be responsible for a team that provide appropriate physical and emotional support to the children and young people through the work of the care team within a residential environment and with off-site activities. This will include GP other health related appointments, visits to families and trips out.
- Help with the induction of new team members and their continued mentoring and development towards QCF and other mandatory training.
- Carry out supervisions along with dealing with Performance Management issues within your team.
- Take an active role in ensuring that activities are completed, and effectively delegated and day-to-day implementation of young people’s individual program plans are carried out efficiently with adequate cover available at all times.
- Ensure that all documentation is kept up to date.
- Undertake on a regular basis sleeping-in duties for which an allowance is paid and waking night duties and undertake duty manager/on call responsibilities
- Please note that the role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care
Successful applications MUST have:
- QCF Level 3 in Childcare or a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Shift / team leading experience
- Superb communication skills
- Highly organised
- Ability to lead and motivate
What’s in it for you?
- Full training and continued support
- DBS is paid for by us
- 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Life assurance and pension
- Health cash back plan
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box
- Free parking
The position of Senior Support Workers is an extremely rewarding one in which you can make a difference every day you come to work. If you believe you are qualified for the position and are willing to travel to Cranborne, Dorset or if you require any additional information, please contact Gergana Atanasova at our Peterborough office on 01733 606 240 or email her at gergana.atanasova@gap-healthcare.com. Please notes the position is at Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire.
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- There can be times when the position can be very challenging, and so resilience is an essential skill – However the team are always there to help and work together.
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- Basic IT skills will be beneficial.
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- Experience working with service users with mental health conditions and challenging behaviour is essential.
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- To participate in the basic nursing care of the service users under the supervision of trained staff e.g., bed bathing, pressure area, mouth care, and eye care.
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- To help in the serving of meals and drinks, feeding those service users who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
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- Assist in activities within the Home.
- To help to maintain a safe environment for staff, service users and visitors, through awareness of health and safety policies and by attending training as required.
- To attend appropriate training programmes/courses as available, which will further existing knowledge.
- To undertake any other duties as required, in order to keeping the healthcare setting running smoothly, as delegated by the trained nursing staff or Home Manager.
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- To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
- To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required
- To attend any other training when a need has been identified
- To assist with domestic duties in the home including cooking cleaning and laundry when the need arises
- To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents
- To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
- To be familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
- To wear uniform provided with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes at all times
- Ensure that you do not use a mobile telephone while on duty
- To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
- To keep all records of domestic work completed after each shift in the appropriate book
- Understand your duty to whistle blow if you witness bad practice or harm to a service user within the Home
- To promote and ensure the good reputation of the health care setting at all times
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- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus, the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
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- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone-based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
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The position of Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users daily. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity, then please contact Gergana Atanasova at the Peterborough Office on 01733 606 240 for a confidential chat. Please note that the vacancy is located near to Minsterworth, Gloucester.
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