Senior Support Worker

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking for a new opportunity within Social Care? or an experienced Support Worker looking to further your career? Cottage Walk is a residential service for females aged 18+ with moderate to severe learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs including behaviours that may challenge, restricted mobility and/ or Epilepsy. The service offers a person centredplanning approach tailored towards individual needs and focused on outcomes. **Job Summary **Job Title - Senior Support Worker** **Location - Cottage Walk, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 6BH** **Hours Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.** **Salary £10 per hour** **Additional Information: Driving licence is an advantage but not essential.Shifts are on a rota basis from 9:30pm - 7:30am, 5 days a week, including working every other weekend and Bank Holidays. ** **Achieve together** is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. You will be working as part of a friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults with a range of mental health and learning disabilities. As a Senior Support Worker you will be expected to lead shifts and assist with coaching and inducting of new staff to theservice.You will also be required to participate in the on call rota.You will write daily reports on activities, as well as devising and updating care plans and undertaking risk assessments for the people we support. You will play a vital part in providingthe people we support with care and be able to profoundly improve their quality of life, assisting people who are unable to live independently by offering them the practical help they need, as well as emotional support. This may include: - **Completing and maintaining detailed records, reports and notes**: - **Cleaning, cooking and shopping**: - **Planning and engaging in activities**: - **Administering and recording medication**: - **Complying with health and safety requirements** **You** You should have sector based experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and be qualified up to NVQ/Diploma L2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme. We employ our Team Members based on their values. You will be: - Patient - Understanding - Respectful - Caring & compassionate - Considerate - Reliable and responsible Our team members come from all walks of life, including: Retail, Hospitality, Warehouse, Security, Ex Forces, Sales, Administration, NHS, Social Care, Mental Health, Care Assistant, Outreach, Domiciliary Care, Health Carer and Residential Care. **Your rewards include**: - Free structured and supported 12-week induction to get you off to a flying start - Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions - Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme - Personal online Learning and Development portal - Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £300 per referral* - 28 days holiday (Incl: Bank Holidays) - Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for help with financial, physical and mental wellbeing - Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits - Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund **Or maybe it’s** receiving the biggest smile from the person you support when they achieve a goal they never thought possible, and a heartfelt letter of thanks from their loved ones - *Subject to current Terms & Conditions_ **Your new employer** **Achieve together - Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People** Our growing organisation has over 25 years of expertise, and our team of expert practitioners are proud to deliver high-quality support across England and Wales. We offer the support and stability of a successful organisation with the homely family feelin each setting which is underpinned by our values: **_Being Brave_**_...we are resourceful, open-minded & creative _ **_Having Fun_**_...we are present, engaged and communicate and connect_ **_Making things happen_**_...we are reliable, trustworthy and take ownership_ **_Valuing everyone_**_...we are good with people and emotionally intelligent _ **Protecting you**: We are committed to supporting our team members and take every precaution to ensure robust infection control procedures are followed and that they decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission. When you become a Team Member you will be provided with full PPE,inclusive of hand sanitiser, masks, gloves, apron and shoe covers (where appropriate) and all the appropriate training to keep you and those around you safe. Please be advised that COVID-19 vaccinations are a mandatory requirement within our organisation, and you will need to provide evidence that you have been vaccinated prior to being offered a start date with us. As a Senior Support Worker, you will hold "Keyworker" status: and will be permitted to book your vaccination through the national booking service on presentation of an offer letter or contract of employment.