Senior Support Worker

1 week ago

Weymouth, United Kingdom Encompass Care Full time

**Job description**

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Alex Road Flats, a specialist service providing essential care and support to people with complex health needs, including Epilepsy, Severe Learning Disabilities, and Mobility challenges. Alex Road Flats offers person-centered care for people residing in Willow View, Birch Loft, Oak Lodge, and Maple Lodge supporting them in leading fulfilling lives while maintaining their dignity and independence. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be instrumental in promoting the well-being and development of the people we support, helping them engage in a wide range of activities such as hydrotherapy, shopping trips, social events, and more

**Our offer to you**:

- **Location**: Weymouth
- **Hours**: 37.5 hours per week
- **Pay Scale**: £12.79
- **Contract**: Permanent

**Benefits and Perks**:

- One additional day leave on or closest to your birthday
- Reward Panda, Blue Light card, TAP app, Concert for Carers
- 22 days + 8 Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
- Pay increasing with length of service
- Mental Health and wellbeing support
- Care Progression

**About You**:
You are a compassionate, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills. You may already hold or be working towards a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Above all, you are passionate about providing both emotional and practical support to those with complex needs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Service Management**: Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth coordination within the team.
- **Health and Well-being**: Ensure adherence to SALT guidelines and other care protocols, including support with medication, PEG feeding, mobility, and personal care.
- **Governance and Safeguarding**: Manage service risks and adhere to safeguarding practices.
- **Team Leadership**: Lead and support a competent care team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- **Compliance**: Ensure regulatory requirements are met in all aspects of service provision.
- **Emotional Support**: Respond effectively to the emotional and practical needs of the people we support.

**Our Core Values**:

- **Honesty**: To always operate with transparency, fairness, and sincerity.
- **Inclusivity**: Strive for equal opportunities and a valued community presence.
- **Dignity**: Empowering a sense of individual pride and respect.
- **Kindness**: Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can lead to great things.
- **Integrity**: Uphold our principles and keep our promises.

**Our Vision**:

- Pioneering support in an accessible, inclusive community.

Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you

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

Pay: £12.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person

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