Senior Support worker
Chorley
Senior Support workerExciting Opportunity: Senior Support workerLocation: Preston, LancashireContract: Permanent Pay: £26,465- £30201kAbout the Role:
Position: Senior support Worker
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract: Permanent full time hours
Preference: NVQ Level 3 and Car driver
Duration: Permanent
Responsibilities:
To supervise and lead staff teams providing day to day support to service users,Assisting the registered manager in general care/healthcare administration matters within the serviceThese will include:
arranging cover for staff holidays and other absences
involvement with individual care plans
involvement with individual health action plans
risk assessments
involvement in new service user admissions
involvement in service user review meetings
being part of an 'oncall’ rota for the service
dealing with any complaints in line with policy and procedure in the absence of the Manager/Deputy, taking details and referring upwards when required
Requirements:
driving license and access to a car is preferred but not essential
Must have some experience of stepping in as senior support worker or worked at senior level
Hourly rate is based on NVQ 2 or 3
Must be flexible to work on flexible rolling rota every 2 week
Work every other weekend
Benefits of becoming Senior Support Worker:
bonus
Opportunity to complete level 3 and 4 qualifications
Opportunity for future progression
On-site parking
Casual dress
Private medical/dental insurance
Recommendation bonus
Overtime available
Eligible for a Blue Light card
We are looking for dedicated, passionate candidates that want to a join a fantastic organisation that have a great reputation in Lancashire for their specialist Care and support to adults that are living in supported accommodation with Complex needs and Learning Disabilities. If the above sounds like you, we want to hear from you!