Senior Support Worker - Hereford, United Kingdom - Search Hire Hurrah

Search Hire Hurrah

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Hereford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Search, Hire, Hurrah - a part of multi award winning and independent recruitment agency Nineteen Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic client in Hereford, recruiting for a full time and permanent Senior Care and Support Worker.

Are you looking for a senior role with the potential to develop you into a future manager? Then read on

About our client:

Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to supporting young people with complex disabilities to live their lives to the full.

They provide personalised care and support to residents with a range of physical and learning disabilities, helping them pursue their hobbies, learn life skills, and lead a busy and active life.

Your Role:

As a Senior Support Worker with our client, you will be based at their long-term residence facility in Hereford. Your main responsibility will be to support the residents in living independently and achieving their full potential.

You will lead a team of care workers, ensuring a high standard of individualized care and promoting residents' personal independence.

Your excellent people skills will be crucial in creating a supportive and empowering environment.

Requirements:

At least two years of care experience, ideally with people with a learning and/or physical disability.
Level 3 qualification in health or social care, or a Level 2 qualification with a commitment to studying towards Level
Ability to work on a shift basis, including early shifts starting at 7am, late shifts ending at 10pm and 11pm, and alternating weekend working.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the highest standards of care and support are provided to residents.
Lead and supervise the care team, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Administer medication and carry out associated duties in line with policy and procedure.
Liaise effectively with relatives and other professionals.
Contribute to staff appraisals and development.
Maintain accurate documentation, including care plans and risk assessments.
Report significant events to relevant team workers and managers.
Promote community involvement and social activities.
Adhere to health and safety policies and guidelines.
Undertake regular training and professional development.

Why join our client:

Our clients believe in providing a rewarding career for their employees.

While they cannot guarantee immediate promotion to a managerial role, many of their Senior Support Workers have secured promotion after joining them in more junior positions.

They value their employees' career aspirations and offer a supportive culture and ethos.

Search, Hire, Hurrah is committed to equal opportunities and as such no applicant or worker will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race or employment status.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£26,000.00-£27,400.00 per year

Benefits: