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Creative Support
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Bedford, Bedfordshire
Senior Support Worker
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Salary: From £9.24 to £9.75 per hour |
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Overview
Senior Support Worker Creative Support is a high quality care provider of person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. We require a motivated, hardworking Senior Support Worker to work at one of our 7 supported living services, based near the center of Bedford . You will be required to provide direct support to service users who have autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs in a 24 hour supported living service. You will be warm, motivated and energetic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.You will understand the needs of individuals with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs and how to support staff working in these environments.You will be committed to developing creative approaches and solutions to difficulties in a positive and emphatic way. You will have a professional approach to work and our service users at all times and you will see yourself as an ambassador of the organisation you work in. You will be highly organised and interested in managing rotas, supervisions, ensuring training takes place, keeping accurate records for invoicing purposes and ensuring that all service user records are an accurate reflection of the support provided.You will understand the importance of working professionally and collaboratively with families and other professionals. You will have a person centred approach in the support you provide to the tenants and you will ensure this is implemented across the staff team, with a focus on inclusion within the community, wellbeing and personal development. Prior experience of supervising staff is desirable and relevant experience in a Support Worker role is essential. A relevant qualification is essential, such as NVQ/QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3 (or to be working towards). We provide full, accredited training courses to support this role. Car drivers a preferred requirement. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89506374