Senior Support Worker

**Job Role**:Female Senior Support Worker

**Pay Rate**:£14.51 per hour

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

**Shift Patterns**: Earlies: 7am-3pm & Lates: 1.30pm-9.30pm - Must be flexible to work both shift patterns and weekends.

**Location**:St Raphaels, The Butts, Brentford, TW8 8BQ

**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. Raphael's Home is a warm and supportive residence for 21 people with learning disabilities. We offer two buildings: St. Raphael's with eight en-suite rooms and Fatima House with 13 single bedrooms. Both provide personal care, with St. Raphael's offering overnight support and Fatima House offering round-the-clock care with a higher staff-to-resident ratio.

Our Residents enjoy our large sensory garden, activity room, and a variety of in-house activities, from arts and crafts to aromatherapy. Our person-centered approach means each resident gets individualised care plans, ensuring comfort, safety, and independence. Plus, with our open visit policy, family and friends are always welcome.
- **Discover St. Raphael's Home, where comfort and care come together.**_

**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”.**

Pay: From £14.51 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Application question(s):

- This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. Please can you confirm you are able to commit to these hours? Please note we do NOT offer sponsorship.

**Experience**:

- care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 643