Senior Support Worker

Ibchealthcare; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Health & Social care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide essential support for vulnerable adults with complex needs. The role includes assisting with daily living tasks, medication administration, and building positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care, preferably with an NVQ level 3. This is a full-time role with shifts during the day and offers competitive salaries, career progression, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Fully paid Comprehensive Training

Career development opportunities

Funded Qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• A full UK Manual driving licence is desirable.
• IT literate with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in achieving positive outcomes.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living tasks.
• Build robust relationships to promote independence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Compassionate and Caring

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable Adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development/ progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Senior Support Worker to join our team here at iBC Healthcare at one of our Residential service.

• Role: Senior Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.65Per Hour
• Shifts: Days
• Full time: 36hours per week

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork/Audits.
• To Provide emotional and practical support for the people you support and the Team
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To Empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.
• Accurately report, record, and maintain records as required and working to care plans.
• Completing and supporting with audits and medication rounds
• To support the Team Leader with the daily running of the shift

Person Specifications

• Minimum of 1years’ experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A full UK Manual driving licence is Desirable.
• An NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• The ability to multi-task.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good Communication Skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits when working with IBC

• Competitive Salary.
• Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded Qualifications such as Diplomas levels 2,3,4 & 5.
• Reward and Recognition schemes - including Star Performer of the Month.
• Blue Light Card
• Free access to Udemy Online courses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity
• Wellbeing Support
• Casual Dress
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading Health & Social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.
• Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:

• 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
• 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.

So, if you are looking for a role where you will get genuine job satisfaction and can do amazing every day whilst making a real difference in the lives of the people in our care, please apply below.