Senior Support Worker

**Job Role**:Senior Support Worker

**Pay Rate**:£13.68 per hour

**Hours**:Full Time - 37.5 Hours per week

**Location: St Annes Apartments, Lansdowne Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1DN**

**Do you like to help people reach their full potential? Be the Difference: Join Us as a Senior Support Worker**

We believe that each person must be at the centre of their world, and of the support and care they may require to lead life to the full in their own way.

**About Us**:
The Frances Taylor Foundation provides a comprehensive array of social care and support services, all rooted in a person-centred approach. We operate across Liverpool and Merseyside, Brighton and Hove, and Greater London.

Our services have a rich history. In the 1980s and 1990s, as the UK transitioned from large institutions to smaller community-based care for people with learning disabilities, we were at the forefront. We've continued to evolve, modernising our offerings to meet the changing needs and preferences of those we support. Some of our services are housed in brand new facilities, reflecting our commitment to innovation and understanding the unique aspirations of individuals. If you believe in personalised care and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you join us.

**About the Role**:
As a **Senior Support Worker**, you'll join a committed team that delivers high-quality care and support. This pivotal role involves:

- Provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times.
- Carry out regular supervisions and appraisals for Support Workers
- Liaise with Health Professionals and maintain good working relationships
- Administer medication in line with the policy and the individual’s care plans.
- Take part in completing assessments

**About you**:
In order to be considered as a **Senior Support Worker **with us, you will need:

- A kind and caring nature with a passion for enriching lives.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a care environment, coupled with leadership involvement.
- Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent **required**:

- Experience administering medication
- CQC Awareness and Understanding

**About the Service**:
St. Anne’s Apartments, based in Hove, offers extra care supported living for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Established in 2014, with a second site opened in 2017, the service focuses on promoting independence and community involvement while providing personalised support to each resident. The 3e Lansdowne Road site has seven modern flats, with a mix of shared and single-occupancy units. Staff work with tenants to foster community connections and personal growth, with flexible support tailored to individual needs. The 3c Lansdowne Road site has three single flats dedicated to helping young adults transition to independent living, with staff providing guidance on life skills like cooking, budgeting, and maintaining a tenancy.

St. Anne's is known for its welcoming, homely environment, where residents are treated with respect and dignity. The dedicated staff create a supportive atmosphere, often going the extra mile to ensure positive outcomes for the tenants. The service’s flexibility allows for evolving support as residents' needs change, providing a place where they can thrive and feel at home.
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**We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits**:

- Excellent Training and Development
- £750 recommend a friend bonus.
- Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
- Pension scheme contributions
- Training and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance programme
- 28 days Annual Leave

**“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for”.**

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly onboarding team, please call us on 0121 713 8335.

Pay: From £13.68 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

**Experience**:

- Senior care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Hove (required)

Work Location: In person