Support Worker and Senior Support worker

Sisnorthwest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to assist individuals in a supported living scheme. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in health & social care or be willing to pursue it. The roles involve compassionate support, teamwork with multi-disciplinary groups, and commitment to high-quality care standards. Competitive salaries and bonuses are offered, alongside opportunities for career development.

Benefits

£300 joining bonus

Competitive salary

Enhanced DBS paid for

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about making a difference in people's lives.
• Experience with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to work towards applicable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in a mental health supported living scheme.
• Assist in management of support workers and service delivery.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high standards.

Skills

Empathy

Self-motivation

Dynamic personality

Creativity in care

Education

Level 2 health & social care qualification

Job description

Support Worker and Senior Support Worker

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Base pay range

SIS are delighted to announce the opening of a new service in Stone, Staffordshire. We have opportunities for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers who can bring with them a variety of skills to support individuals within a mental health supported living scheme.

As a support worker you will get in return

• £300 Joining bonus
• Competitive Salary - Support Worker £12.60 per hour
• Competitive Salary - Senior Support Worker £27,682 per annum
• £50 sleep rate
• Career development
• Skill enhancement
• Excellent Pension Scheme & Healthcare Benefits
• Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&C's Apply)
• £350 Refer a friend Bonus - Tell your friends about us and earn an extra £350 when they join (T&Cs apply)

Introduction to SIS

As a leading provider of complex mental health and social health services, we are dedicated to excellence. Our commitment drives us to constantly strive to be the best in our field, ensuring that those we serve receive the highest standard of care.

Support Worker role

Our teams provide outstanding care and support, working with individuals to understand their needs and help them to achieve their goals and ambitions. The role of a support worker is extremely rewarding, but can also be challenging at times, so patience and compassion are key.

Senior Support Worker role

Due to the opening of a new service, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual who can bring with them the managerial skills to assist in the management of a complex mental health supported living scheme.

As part of the role, you will assist the service manager to manage a team of support workers ensuring adequate staffing ratios are in place for the needs of the people we support. Working across multi-disciplinary teams including forensics, mental health, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and EUPD.

Ensuring the standards and quality of care provided is the forefront of all workers. You will work alongside the occupational therapy team and positive behavioural support team. Together you will be expected to maintain and work within CQC regulatory standards.

About The Service

Sherwood House is a new refurbished service which has 12 one‑bedroom, self‑contained apartments based in the town centre of Stone, close to local amenities and transport links. For the individuals we care for, this may be their first opportunity to live semi‑independently and develop independent living skills. Whilst challenging, there is lots of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people’s lives and build an excellent team around the service.

What We Are Looking For

• Level 2 health & social care qualification or willing to work towards this.
• People that are enthusiastic about making a difference.
• Self‑motivated, empathetic, dynamic, and creative within the care sector.
• Experience of mental health needs and challenging behaviours, this can be work related or from life experiences.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and job satisfaction, please click ‘Apply’ today to be considered as our Support Worker – we would love to hear from you!

The post is subject to safer recruitment processes and an Enhanced DBS check