Senior Support Worker

Overview

SIS Care have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,690 per annum.

The role of Senior Support Worker

As part of the role, you will assist with the management of a team of support workers alongside the Service manager and deputy manager. Ensuring adequate staffing levels are in place for the needs of the people we support. You will also demonstrate leadership on a day-to-day basis to the care staff within Solutions in Service (SIS).

• To ensure all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals we support
• Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
• Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to the families of the people we support as and when needed.
• Organise and conduct supervision and appraisals for support workers in line with CQC requirements.

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Enhanced employee Healthcare Benefits
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Enhanced annual leave with length of service
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Free NVQ training (T&C’s Apply)
• Employee recognition scheme
• Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&C's Apply)
• £350 Refer a friend Bonus - Tell your friends about us and earn an extra £350 when they join (T&Cs apply)

This all-male scheme is home to 12 people who benefit from communal living with a 24/7 staff presence. All clients are allocated a key worker and will be supported in a recovery led way, incorporating tools such as Recovery Star, weekly planners, and budget planning.

• Level 3 health & social care qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Experience of caring for adults with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
• People that are enthusiastic about making a difference.
• Self-motivated, empathetic, dynamic, and creative within the care sector.

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes and an Enhanced DBS check (and if regulated activity this will include a check against the barred list(s)).