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Senior Support Worker

Employer
Voyage Care
Location
Alton, Hampshire
Salary
£10.26/hour
Closing date
5 Mar 2021

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Role: Senior Support Worker

Hours: 37.5

Pay Rate: £10.26ph

Gender Specification: Female only*

Previous Experience required

Driver essential

Voyage Care is seeking a Senior Support Worker, to join the team at Tudor Rose, a registered service in Alton, Hampshire that provides support to those with Learning Disabilities.

Benefits for Voyage Care Senior Support Workers include:

Competitive rates of pay
Free, industry leading, face to face and online training - including NVQ's
The opportunity for career progression to senior management within a sector leading organization
High street discounts via our Boost portal
Access to the Blue Light CardReporting to the Registered Manager; the Senior Support Worker will oversee staff and provide assistance to the People we Support. Tasks undertaken by the Team Leader may include:

Managing the service in the absence of the Registered Manager
Shift Leading
Updating Support Plans and Risk Assessments
Undertaking Support Worker Supervisions and Competency Assessments
Providing care to the People we Support
Administering medication
Care plans and review meetingsWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Previous experience in a health or social care setting is essential.

The available roles is for a full time Senior Support Worker. Senior Support Workers will be required to work a mixture of early, late and long day shifts.

Please note that the role will include weekend work and shifts on public holidays.

Voyage Care ask that Team Leaders:

Understand the importance of motivating a team
Work within the company's ethos of providing person centred care
Are compassionate and understanding
Are reliable and conscientious
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English and basic Mathematics
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or a prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBSThis is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a motivated and determined team. So make a great career move.

COVID19 safety is important to us all, we support our staff and the people we support to stay safe by wearing correct PPE, including Type IIR Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM), aprons and gloves at all times. We have a an-house team that ensures that all of our services have plenty of PPE at all times. All care and support is carried out following the latest Government guidance. Our aim is to keep you and the people we support safe.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check for Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list.

*Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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