Senior Support Worker

3 days ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom Swanton Care Full time

**Vacancy**: **Team Leader (Full Time)**

**£10.70 per Hour. S**alary: £22,256 per annum**

**Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Tynedale Residential Service)**

**Every Moment Matters**

Benefits: Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, free DBS screening, flexible working, £400 refer a friend scheme, Cycle2work Scheme, access to GP online, Employee Assistance Helpline, discounts at many retailers, monthly overtime bonus and life insurance.

**Every Moment Matters**

Every day is different, you never know what the day will bring That’s what makes it so exciting. We support people out in their homes and within a supported living setting. The Team Leader role is one of empowerment, you have the ability to make the people you support feel safe, confident, competent and more importantly able and independent.

By believing in someone you can help people reach their own potential as well as supporting with the everyday tasks such as finances, housekeeping, attending appointments, shopping, and participating in various activities of choice.

Swanton Care and Community is a value based organisation, committed to putting the people we support in control of their lives. We focus on enablement and maximizing independence to work with people who use their support be co-producers of their own goals and outcomes.

Swanton is a young, forward thinking organisation; inspired by innovation, open and collaborative in its approach to focused outcomes and best practice. We look to promote social inclusion; opening doors to opportunities and experiences that enhance lives and create new and unique adventures.

With good feedback from varying inspections and positive relations with stakeholders, this is a great place to work and to be proud of. We support a variety of people be it physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health or autism, we believe we can help anyone and go above and beyond in the process.

**About the Role**

The role of the Team Leader is an opportunity for a pro-active Team Leader to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic person. The Team Leader will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower their team in supporting the people they support to achieve their goals and aspirations.

This position is to join a team who is currently supporting 4 individuals in a residential setting. The home supports 4 gentlemen with varying needs and a fantastic appetite for life. The service is in the heart Newcastle next to all local amenities. The gents have an active lifestyle and enjoy football matches, restaurants, visit to the metro center cinema trips etc. Every day is different in this young and vibrant service.

We require a team leader who is empathetic and non-judgmental, someone who has experience in behavior that can be challenging.
- Demonstrate positive, proactive and organised people skills, that will support and develop the skills of the Support Workers. This will include recruitment, induction, supervisions, annual appraisals, training, coaching, rota management and sickness and absence management.
- Take the lead to help Support Workers understand their responsibilities and by doing so ensure that safe, effective, caring, responsive and well lead support and care is delivered at all times. You will complete evidence based supervisions and observation supervisions as well as supporting your team of support works to complete competency based appraisals.
- Support the Service Manager/Deputy Manager in managing transitions into and away from the service. You will be able to liaise professionally with all outside professional agencies, and ensure that all information is shared appropriately.
- Ensure that all the people we support have person centred support/care plans. You will be able to create and update these plans as per any changes that are required.
- Empower the people we support to be actively involved in their own goal setting.
- To oversee and support the development of excellent quality within the service. You will design, develop and maintain excellent service user records. Working in a supportive manner that empowers the service user to live their life in their chosen manner.
- To fully understand and ensure your team understand, the principles of 'safeguarding vulnerable adults'.
- You will advocate for and protect the best interests of the individuals within the boundaries of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Having a driving licence is desirable.

We very much welcome previous experience working as Team Leader, Senior Home Carer, Senior Care Worker, Senior Health Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

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

**Salary**: From £10.70 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend

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