# Senior Support Worker - Driver

**Company**: Priorygroup
**Location**: Birkdale, Merseyside
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £13.95 per hour
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Priory York Road has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. Due to aspects of the role, you will need to hold a full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years.

York Road is located in the village of Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside. It offers residential support for five males and females who have a learning disability or are on the autism spectrum. We can also support those who have mental health needs, difficulties with communication, and mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care

- Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication

- Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities

- Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development

- Administer medication safely and in line with procedures

- Manage service users' finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy

- Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation

- Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed

- Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential

- Full UK driving license for 3 years (for insurance purposes)

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- leadership
- communication
- problem-solving
- caring
- flexible
- innovative
- UK driving license

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