Female Senior Support Worker

Blue Ribbon Health & Wellbeing is an innovative, pro-active and person-centred care provider of specialist support services for individuals with Learning Disabilities & Autism, who may exhibit behaviour which could be termed as challenging. We offer both Residential and Supported Living services to the individuals we support, with services throughout the Northwest, but with serious ambitions of growth over the next year.

Why join us:

- Competitive pay rate - plus Premium Overtime rates and Double time for Bank Holidays
- Perkbox membership - Access to over 4000 perks and benefits
- Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
- DBS Check - we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
- Duvet Day - get an extra day off for any unexpected commitments
- Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our confidential and impartial Employee Assistance Program
- Qualifications - we can support you to undertake development opportunities in order to further you career
- Staff Referral Scheme - earn up to a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team at Blue Ribbon
- Induction
- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training
- Directors Award - If you do something extra amazing you may be awarded with an award and a fantastic prize
- Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts and holidays - available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
- Health Shield membership - You will have a healthcare plan which can enable you to claim money back towards general day to day healthcare, such as optical or dental care.

We currently have a vacancie for a Female Senior Support Worker at one of our supported living services in Blackburn, to enable the individuals we support to access a full range of chosen activities and live an enriched and fulfilling life. We are interested to hear from individuals who are passionate about assisting others, work with positivity, honesty and integrity at all times and are keen to work in an environment where everyone matters.

To succeed in this role, you will need to get to know the individuals we support and contribute to the development of their person-centred plan, always seeking to meet the needs and wants of the individual. You will lead a team of support workers to assist them in meeting their daily goals with the individuals they are supporting and ensure compliance with the paperwork they are completing. You will also need to complete all documentation as required (including updating plans and notes), along with maintaining a friendly and professional approach even when managing complex and/or challenging behaviours demonstrated by the individual.

Previous experience in a senior support work role would be advantageous, however full training will be provided.

Please note that to work as a support worker for Blue Ribbon Health and Wellbeing, you must be at least 18 years old.

**Salary**: Up to £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- How many years experience do you have within a similar role?
- Do you have experience supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Difficulties?
- Working knowledge of care sector paper work.

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: One location