Female Senior Support Worker

We currently have exciting opportunities for Female Senior Support Workers to be part of a fabulous team in our Supported Living service in Blackburn.

Senior Support Workers will be involved in transitioning the people we support into their new home which will involve building trust and familiarity for the people we support to ensure their transition goes as smoothly as possible. Staff will then be given the required induction, training and support to provide high quality support which shall enable the people we support to be safe, happy and flourish in their new environment.

Applicants must be positive, possess a can-do attitude and have a genuine passion for providing effective support by utilising consistent approaches, working as a team and helping those we support to work towards positive outcomes whilst living a life which is full of colour.

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 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 of support work is essential for this role. If you share our core values, want a rewarding career then why not chose a role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of others.

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

**Our core values are**:

- ** Everyone Matters **We should always treat colleagues and individuals as we ourselves want to be treated, with respect no matter what
- ** Honesty** We are sincere, fair and genuine
- ** Integrity** We take time to listen, understand and operate with the highest levels of honesty, responsibility and trust
- ** Passionate** We encourage and embrace new ideas whilst consistently developing our expertise
- ** Positivity** We strive to improve our services, ourselves and most importantly want to make a difference

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**Why join us**:

- ** Competitive pay rate - **plus Premium Overtime rates and **Double time for Bank Holidays**:

- ** Career pathway opportunities **due to steady expansion there are opportunities for progression within the organisation
- ** Perkbox membership **Access to over 4000 perks and benefits
- ** Annual leave** - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
- ** Your Birthday Off** get an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- ** DBS Check** we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
- ** 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
- ** 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.

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 can be deemed 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.