Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stevenage

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £13.91 - £15.13 / hour

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for full time (37.5 hours a week) Lead Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Support Worker you will be assisting the Locality Manager by working on shift providing day to day support to the staff team. The role will include assisting the staff to deliver excellent person centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and their own consistent support on a 1:1 basis.

Not only will you be providing support to your Locality Manager and your staff team, a major part of your daily role is to also have an understanding for the person you are supporting, which at times will include providing emotional and practical support to enable someone to live their life, their way.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 1 year experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• A commitment to empowering people, working closely with their family, and maintaining a positive and compassionate nature.
• Self direction, the ability to take responsibility, and remaining calm in difficult situations
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep ins
• Full UK Manual driving licence
• This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: at this time, we are unable to take on any applicants on a Tier 2 or student visa.

Benefits

As a Lead Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep in duties, overtime and on call duties. With these opportunities, Lead Support Workers earn on average £41,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.

What We Offer:

• From £13.91 per hour, plus £75 per sleep in.
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
• Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
• A friendly, supportive working environment.
• Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our 'Outstanding' organisation.

Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full time employees' salaries for 2024-25.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.