Senior Support Worker

We are looking to recruit a warm, motivated individual, with leadership qualities to assist in leading a team of support workers in one of our Supported Living projects. The role will involve the day-to-day coordination of a person centred service with the target to meet the needs of the service users. You will have the responsibility of ensuring the overall quality of service provision and liaise closely with other professionals and agencies in respect of referrals, care plans and reviews. You will need to be highly committed to excellent communication with our tenants, their families and all stakeholders. You must have a professional approach with the ability to supervise and guide our staff team to deliver a consistently responsive and personalised service.

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people accessing our Learning Disability Services in Reading?

We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to service users accessing our respite to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for variety of people we support.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77740

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.