As a Senior Support Worker, you will be expected to undertake duties as part of the management team which include supporting the team with their responsibilities whilst working flexibly to respond to the needs of applicants referred to the project from our local authority.
What you’ll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Work proactively with the team to handle the service caseload and support an effective team approach to meeting each customer’s identified needs.
- Motivate the team and champion a positive culture within the service.
- Contribute to a positive service environment, ensuring the service is supportive and a place of stability for customers.
- Work flexibly and be proactive.
- Where appropriate take on the lead role or Specific Point of Contact for key partner agencies.
- Co‑produce the daily living element of support alongside customers and partners with a view that the assessment process builds on the existing model offering a range of activities to support peoples Recovery Capital.
What you’ll bring:
- Relevant sector work experience.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications (desirable).
- Demonstrable experience of supporting vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities.
As a part of Look Ahead’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, all employees, workers and volunteers share this commitment.
Salary: £30,905.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service.
- Generous pension – the company will contribute up to 8%.
- Life assurance cover up to 3 x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply).
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card.
- Fully paid induction programme and further training.
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24‑7 confidential support.
- Online wellbeing resources.
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward and recognize staff’s commitment and contribution.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
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