Kingsley Specialist Services Learning Disability Homes
 

Job Title

Senior Support Worker - Lynfield
Job Location
 Lynfield, Ditchingham
Hourly Rate / Salary
 £11.90
Job Type
 Permanent

Overview

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.  

Kingsley Specialist Services  provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.  

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse      

This role could be for you if you have;  

Previous experience in a senior care role.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Empathetic and caring nature.

Full UK Driving Licence is preferred, but not essential.  

Qualifications for the role;  

You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.    

What will you get from the role?  

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.    

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme.  

Opportunities for career development and progression.  

Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.

We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure

Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.

Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays 

Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.

£500 Welcome bonus