Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Eastleigh House in Teignmouth, Devon. As a Senior Support Worker, you will act as a positive role model, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times.
Our service offers residential support for up to eight individuals who are autistic, have a learning disability and/or mental health needs, who may also require support with communication difficulties and behaviours of concern. The approach we take is person-centred and we use positive behaviour support (PBS), focusing on building positive outcomes for our residents and helping them to live a fulfilled life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and supporting the delivery of person-centred support and care
- Providing leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication
- Ensuring residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities
- Delivering team supervisions and contributing to professional development
- Administering medication safely and in line with procedures
- Managing service users' finances and contributing to budget management in accordance with policy
- Completing and overseeing accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation
- Monitoring and supporting team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed
- Maintaining up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
- Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support
- Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures
Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses