Job Description

So what will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in the Truro area. This rewarding role involves working across two individual support services both making a difference in their lives. You will be supporting:

1. A lady with epilepsy resulting from post-traumatic brain injury, who lives independently in her own home with her two children. Your role will involve providing practical and emotional support, assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, and ensuring her safety and wellbeing. You'll also manage her health needs and maintain a supportive and structured environment for her and her family.

2. A young lady who leads an active and busy lifestyle currently living at home with her mum and dad. She enjoys getting out into the community, taking part in a variety of activities. The goal is for her to move into her own home within the next year, and you will play a key role in supporting her to work towards this. You'll assist the team manager with planning and booking activities for her, as well as offering encouragement and support to help her make the most of every day.

As a senior support worker you will also provide leadership and guidance to the team, oversee daily operations, ensure high quality record keeping, liaise with families and professionals, and uphold the highest standard of person centred care.

Where? ...Truro Area

Why choose Kerensa?

The main reason? We care. Our focus is you. People. We want you to feel valued, supported and happy at work whilst providing exceptional care for the people we support. This isn't just a job for us, it's a passion. We want to empower the people we support to live their best life. Come and join us and be part of something special.

As if that's not enough we think our employee package is pretty good!

13.60 per hour standard hourly rate Annual pay increases in line with the Real Living Wage Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay 68 per night sleep in - 9 hours, hourly rate if you are woken in line with our policy 28 days Annual Leave - including Bank Holidays Full training and development provided Birthday Annual Leave Bonus Annual Beach BBQ Annual Christmas Party Free Netflix Cycle to Work Scheme Support to get your Level 2 or 3 in Care - fully funded Employee Assistance Programme, providing:
- 24/7 confidential mental wellbeing helpline

- Financial and legal helplines to get you the support you need

- Child and dependent care helpline

- 24/7 access to our Anytime Healthline

- Free information on a range of day-to-day topics, including help with mental health worries, relationship issues and sleep problems

- Sessions with a qualified counsellor over phone, video or face to face

- Access to online cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) through mental wellbeing experts SilverCloud Health

- Access to the BUPA health and wellbeing app, Bupa Be.Me

A bit more about us......

Kerensa Care and Support is a fast-growing care provider based in Cornwall. We provide support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism in the community and within their own homes, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives.

Our mission is empowering people to develop and grow.

We are people centred. You would be working with a vibrant and dedicated team that provide high quality and comprehensive training and support. We are committed to investing in and supporting our team members to flourish and develop. We understand the value and importance of work life balance and prioritise the wellbeing of our team. Our goal is to create an environment where our team members are valued, supported, and comfortable in the long-term.

About you........this position is not available for sponsorship.

Essential:

Be of a caring and empathetic nature A strong communicator with excellent record keeping and teamwork skills Flexible and reliable with the ability to work across two services. Confident leader, capable of supporting and motivating colleagues. Proactive and organised, able to plan and coordinate daily activities and community involvement. Holds a full UK driving licence Be able to support with intimate personal care Ability to use IT basic systems

Desirable but not essential, because we will support you and train you.........

Minimum of two years' experience in care Previous experience within the health and social care sector NVQ/Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain one Care Certificate Epilepsy Experience
If you are interested in developing a career in care and supporting others to maximise the quality of their lives, then don't hesitate to get in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.60 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle? Do you require Sponsorship?
Work Location: In person