Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Highfields in Chasetown, Staffordshire. Highfields offers residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. 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.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a key role in supervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker
- 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
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan
- 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