Senior Support Worker

Summary of Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to assist the Service Manager with a range of leadership responsibilities, to include providing supervision and support for an identified team and to manage the day to day support for individuals within the service.  The post holder will provide person-centred support in response to each individual’s needs and aspirations, which will require the post holder to be flexible and responsive to change.  The position will involve a rota over days, evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

·        Excellent communication and organisational skills.

·        An effective communicator to liaise with staff, parents, management and third parties clearly and concisely both verbally and written.

·        A flexible and adaptable individual who can think on their feet to manage a busy service.

·        To be willing to undertake additional required training commensurate with the post.

·        Social care qualification, or willingness to undertake this.

·        Ideally have previous experience of leading a team in a similar service.

About Us

The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff in our expanding Service Continuum.  We have been in operation for 45 years and are a not for profit Charity which means every penny gets reinvested into our staff and clients.

Benefits:

·        Full e-learning training provided including the opportunity for professional qualifications.

·        Double pay for bank holidays.

·        Enhanced overtime rate.

·        Birthday leave.

·        Company pension scheme.

·        Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·        Additional Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·        Annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.

·        Training & Attendance Bonuses.

·        20% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.

·        Cash staff referral scheme.

·        Free Will Writing service.

·        Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

Email your CV now or complete an application via our website.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Rota over 7 days per week including alternative weekends.