Senior Support Worker

**Senior Support Worker Lead, Support and Make a Difference**

**Pay Rate - £13.68 per hour**

**(Full-Time, Part-Time)**

Are you an experienced **Senior Support Worker** ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with **Autism and Learning**Disabilities** while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an **exciting**opportunity** for you to join our team as a **Senior Support Worker in Burnley**

**About the Role**:
As a **Senior Support Worker**, you will:

- Provide **high-quality support** to people we support, ensuring their **personal needs**,**daily living, and social activities** are met.
- Follow **person-centred care plans**, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
- Administer and accurately **record medication** in line with procedures.
- Ensure service users **access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.**:

- Maintain a **safe and clean** environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
- Accurately complete **daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.**:

- Support individuals in managing their **personal finances** and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
- Follow **company safeguarding policies**, escalating concerns appropriately.

**Additional Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker**:

- ** Mentor and guide** support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high-quality care.
- ** Oversee daily documentation** to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Contribute to **supervisions and performance reviews** of Support Workers.
- ** Organise and lead shifts**, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.
- Identify **performance issues** within the team and escalate where necessary.
- Take responsibility for **daily audits** to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.
- ** Ensure policy and procedures are followed** at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.
- Assist with **new colleague inductions**, including agency staff.
- Participate in the **Senior on-call rota**, providing additional leadership support when needed.

**What We’re Looking For**:
**We are looking for an **experienced and motivated leader** who is passionate about delivering **high-quality care** and **mentoring others**.**:
**Essential**:

- ** Experience leading a team** in a care environment.
- Background in **health and social care**, with a strong understanding of best practices.
- ** Ability to problem-solve and use initiative** in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in **conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques**.
- Proven ability to **follow and maintain company policies and procedures**.
- ** Flexibility** to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on-call rota.

**Preferable**:

- A **Health and Social Care qualification**.
- A **valid driving licence**.
- Previous experience as a **Senior Support Worker**.
- Experience working with **external care professionals**.
- Experience in **complex and challenging environments**.

**Why Join Us?**:

- ** Step into a leadership role** with opportunities for growth.
- ** Ongoing training and development** to enhance your skills.
- ** Supportive team environment** where your leadership makes a difference.
- ** Varied & rewarding role** every day is different

**Our Values**:

- ** Everybody Matters** Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
- ** Honesty & Integrity** Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness
- ** Passionate & Resilient** Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
- ** Positivity**Fostering a positive, uplifting environment
- ** Professional Excellence** Striving for excellence in all aspects of care

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