Senior Support Worker

_**Please note that we can only consider female applicants for this role due to the needs of the service and it's residents.**_

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Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking to take the next step in your care career or just looking for a change of pace? The Meath Epilepsy Charity, are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our warm and friendly team

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity, with person-centred planning, we make sure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible.

**The role**

This role is based in **Godalming, Surrey **and is **full time** (38 hours per week).

As a Senior Support Worker, you will deliver person-centered care and support to our residents in line with their personal care plans, as well as assist the Registered Service Manager and Deputy Service Manager with day to day tasks.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- To fulfil all duties of a Support Worker role, as well as the Senior Support Worker role.
- Assist the manager with the management of the team and organise the team in their absence.
- To supervise and manage support workers and bank staff, including their appraisals, supervisions and induction where appropriate.
- To support other senior staff and assist in the implementation of management decisions.
- To assist support workers with the maintenance of essential documentation.
- Encourage communication to promote an open environment for discussion providing the opportunity for feedback.
- To be available for on-call duties when required.
- To take charge of the home as required. During the “on-call” period be responsible for the smooth running of the Meath, the welfare of the residents, staff and visitors.
- To administer rescue medication and other prescribed “required need” medication.
- To take charge of the Meath in an emergency and if necessary carry out an evacuation of the Meath in case of fire or other major incident.

**What we offer**

You will be entitled to an excellent benefits package:

- 25 days annual leave full time equivalent (plus bank holidays)
- Pay enhancements on Easter Sunday & Christmas Day
- Generous pension Scheme - employer 7% contribution / employee 5% contribution
- UK Healthcare policy (cash back policy for optical, dental, therapy treatments & consultations)
- Free on-Site Gym
- Subsidised onsite café
- Godalming station less than 5 mins walk away / free car parking
- DBS free of charge
- Excellent in-house training both face-to-face and online.

**What our staff say**

One of our Support Workers commented: _“It’s an extremely rewarding job and you get to work with some amazing individuals. It is a job where you are always learning and developing, and this really keeps you motivated and focused”._

**Required**
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Support Worker
- QCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
- Supervisory or management experience

**Desirable**
- QCF Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.42 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- care: 2 years (preferred)
- supervisory care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: INDSW