Senior Support Worker - Shropshire, SY7 - Drivers Essential

Keys Group; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England seeks a Senior Support Worker to manage a team and provide high-quality care at a residential home. This role involves engaging with individuals, supporting health professional communications, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should possess a UK Driver's License and have experience in care management. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

DBS Check Paid

Career Development Opportunities

Wellbeing and Engagement Hub

Discount Scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

Competitive Pay

Referral Bonus

Comprehensive Onboarding

Qualifications

• UK Drivers License with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Experience in managing a team and providing care support.
• Ability to liaise effectively with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Support Workers.
• Provide high standards of care for individuals supported.
• Promote community engagement through activities.

Skills

Team management

High standards of care

Community engagement

Record keeping

Education

UK Drivers License

Job description

Package Description

ROLE:Senior Support Worker

HOURS: 35 hours a week

SHIFTS: 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm, 7am-9pm / Sleeps: 9pm to 7am

UK Drivers License with access to a vehicle is ESSENTIAL.

About Sunnydale:

Sunnydale is a residential care home based in Shropshire, providing rehabilitation support for people with Mental Health Needs. The residential home supports up to 10 adults.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including

• Managing a team of Support Workers
• Providing high standards of care for the people we support, in line with care and support plans
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Liaise with health professionals and their families
• Complete supervisions and audits
• To ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.
• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• Amazing Discount Scheme- at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys Group

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

*Dependent on experience and qualification

Salary Depending on qualifications and experience