Senior Support Worker

About the role

Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker and lead a passionate and friendly team of staff to support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism in Billingham, County Durham. As Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside the Project Manager to assist with the coordination and delivery of outcome-focussed, person centred support to tenants. You will be positive about supporting people to increase their independence and ensure that they are at the centre of all decisions made about their lives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading the team to enable the tenants to have a high quality of life, and to be important and valued members of the local community
• Being responsible for ensuring personal, practical, emotional and social support is delivered at all times
• Assisting our Project Manager and Registered manager in ensuring all residents receive the highest quality of care and support

Requirements

• A full, clean UK driving license is essential for this role
• At least two years' experience in providing care and support to people with a range of complex support needs is essential for this role
• You must be warm, well organised, and conscientious and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• You will be required to work on a rota, undertaking early, late and weekend duties as required

Qualifications

• Compassion, motivation, diligence and an ability to empathise with individuals is essential

Pay

Up to £13.45 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time

Vacancy Reference Number: 93804