Senior Support Worker

6 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Residential service - Gateshead Full time

**Job description**

**Fantastic opportunity to join our growing team**

We are looking for the right people to join our team specialising in mental health support. As a company we are committed to safe recruitment and working with vulnerable adults. This is a fantastic time to join our company and take advantage of our benefits, training and opportunities to progress.

**We are recruiting Senior Support Staff with at least 1 years' experience who can undertake the following**:

- Managing and supporting individuals with Mental Health needs.
- Managing complex behaviour and risks presented.
- Motivating individuals to develop their skills and set goals.
- Supporting individuals working towards their goals.
- Supporting with daily and independent living tasks.
- Providing support to access the community.
- Supporting individuals to integrate back into the community.
- Working under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing, leading, and motivating teams of support workers.
- Managing workloads, supervisions, and Quality assurance audits.
- Managing finances, service user reviews and administering medication.
- To have a minimum NVQ L3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake further training.

**We are looking for someone who has the following attributes**:

- Flexible.
- Reflective in practice.
- Team Player.
- Compassionate.
- Professional.
- Problem Solving.
- Good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and Disorders.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Good level of assessing risk.
- Accountable.
- High Work Ethic.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Variety of full and part time contracts
- Company pension
- Free DBS renewal
- Refer a Friend Scheme Available
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
- Wellness programme
- Free access to many training courses, including the care certificate
- Ongoing development opportunities as we plan to develop additional houses on this site and other site.
- Overtime opportunities
- Enhanced DBS checks paid for by the company.
- Staff are paid monthly on the 10th of each month.
- 28 days annual leave based on full time contract of 40 hours (including bank holidays). Two additional days annual leave granted following two years consecutive service with the company.
- Staff receive an induction upon commencement of their employment.
- Training is paid for by the company, including any updates.
- All staff can expect to work 13-hour day shifts.
- Senior Support Worker hourly rate is £12.00

**COVID-19 considerations**: All Public Health and Government Guidance is adhered to and updated as required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Physical setting:

- Residential home

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Must have an NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or willing to work towards this.

**Experience**:

- Mental Health: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person


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