Job Description

Senior Support Worker

Saturn Healthcare Ltd

Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding, and positive career? Would you like to make a meaningful difference to someone's life? If so, this may be the job for you!

Senior Support Worker

13.70 an hour

Flexible contracted hours- full time, part time, and night shifts available across 7 days a week rota. We are also recruiting for bank staff.

The Service:

Bungay house is a homely care home in a converted barn building set just outside Bungay in the village of Broome. We have a CQC rating of good and ambitions to achieve outstanding at our next inspection! At Bungay House we provide support to up to 21 people who experience mental health difficulties. We are passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the people in our service. From theatre trips to impromptu dance sessions in the home, we like to keep ourselves and the people we support busy and fulfilled. You will receive a warm welcome from our positive and dedicated staff team.

The role:

As a Senior Support Worker you will develop positive working relationships with the people you support. Your will lead and support staff to uphold the highest standards of care, helping people to stay safe and healthy, encourage their independence and dignity, and ensure they are living the best quality of life possible.

Key responsibilities will include-

Review and update care plans to ensure they are person-centred and reflect the support provided. Form part of the on-call rota at weekends (additional payment for on-call). Undertake quality and safety checks. Identify areas for improvement and work with the management team to address these. Provide leadership and support to support workers, ensuring safe and person-centred care. Organise shifts, to ensuring all tasks are completed. Support processes around finances and medication. Support induction and training of new and junior staff. Supporting our people to engage in social activities as well as support interests and hobbies at home and in the community. Help our people identify goals and aspirations and help them achieve these! Support and develop contact with family and friendships. Use effective and sensitive communication to encourage independence and personal choice. Provide support with personal care and other daily living tasks. Assist with attending various appointments as necessary. Provide positive behavioural support to help when our people might become distressed. Ensure good completion of a range of records related to the support you provide. Work flexibly to ensure our people get the support they need when they need it.

What we can offer:

Support and investment in you! - We are keen to provide continuous training and development opportunities, including studying towards national recognised qualifications. Rotas in advance to help ensure a healthy work-life balance. Guaranteed contracted hours Real living wage accredited meaning you will receive annual pay increases linked to the cost of living. Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles. Nest pension Bonus scheme 28 days leave (including bank holidays and pro-rata for part-time hours). Funded DBS checks. We are disability positive - we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustment or support, such as assistance completing an application form, during the recruitment process. Please just let us know. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we do not have a licence to do so.

What we are looking for:

Experience supporting people with mental health difficulties, including behaviours of concern if preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. NVQ level 3 in health and social care, or a commitment to gain this qualification which will be fully funded. The ability to lead and motivate staff. A person-centred approach. A compassionate and proactive mindset. A collaborative and positive attitude with the people in our service and with your colleagues.
If you are interested in the job we'd love to talk to you. Please get in touch for an initial informal chat.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.70 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person