Senior Support Worker

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**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00000017624

**Date posted**

05/12/2024

**Application closing date**

29/12/2024

**Location**

KENDAL

**Salary**

£31,067 - £31,586

**Package**

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Attachments**

**Senior Support Worker - Support at Home Service - WMF1555e**:
**Job description**

**Senior Support Worker - Support at Home Service - WMF1555e**
- Salary £31,067 - £31,586
Hours: 37hrs per week (2 week working pattern)
Location: Based at South Lakeland House, Kendal. This role will involve travel across all areas within Westmorland and Furness.
Contract: 6-month fixed term
- **About Us**
- Westmorland and Furness Council is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care to individuals in our community. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and have experience in a support role, we want to hear from you
- **Key Responsibilities**
- Provide high-quality support to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Support and communicate to a team of support workers, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Develop and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to client care and support plans.
- Facilitate communication between clients, families, and external agencies.
- Encourage clients to engage in social and recreational activities, promoting independence and community involvement.

**Please note**: Due to the nature of this role there will be a need to respond to Service Users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore, there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle.
- **Who we are looking for**
- Previous experience in a support worker role.
- Relevant qualifications, such as CQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
- A compassionate and patient approach to care.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

**What we can offer you**
- Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive training and professional development.
- A supportive team environment.
- pension etc all the benefits
- If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site -**Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)**

**DBS**
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
- **How to Apply**:

- If you are a dedicated and experienced support worker looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you
Closing date: 30th December 2024
Interview date: To be arranged.
- **Safer Recruitment**
- At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
- **Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.