Senior Support Worker

Job Description

Are you an experiened Senior Support Worker looking for a new opportunity within Social Care Bradwell House is a residential service for adults aged 24-60 with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism, visual impairments, and behavioural and emotional difficulties.The service aims to support individuals to realise their potential through trying new things, developing new skills and finding out their personal likes and preferences. Bradwell House is a large, two-storey 10 bedroom house (4 bedrooms downstairs and 6 upstairs)in a residential setting in Saltwood. All bedrooms have their own ensuite with either a bath or shower.The house has 3 gardens, with a patio, fruit and vegetable area, and large front garden with swings and trampoline. There is also a newly revamped sensory garden with sensory wall. In addition, there are communal areas for people to socialise in, includinga living room, dining room and kitchen.Job Title: Senior Support WorkerLocation:Bradwell House, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4AQHours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £10 per hour Information: This role is shift work.Achieve together is one of the UKs leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.You will be working as part of a friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults with a range of learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism, visual impairments, and behavioural and emotional difficulties. As a Senior Support Worker you will be expected to leadshifts and assist with coaching and inducting of new staff to the service. You will also be required to participate in the on call rota. You will write daily reports on activities, as well as devising and updating care plans and undertaking risk assessmentsfor the people we support. You will play a vital part in providing the people we support with care and be able to profoundly improve their quality of life, assisting people who are unable to live independently by offering them the practical help they need,as well as emotional support.This may include:

• Completing and maintaining detailed records,reports and notes
• Cleaning, cooking and shopping
• Planning and engaging in activities
• Administering and recording medication
• Complying with health and safety requirements

Why not head over to our website and read some of the fantastic success stories shared by people we support https://category/success-stories/You!You should have sector based experience supporting adults with learning disabilitiesand be qualified up to NVQ/Diploma L2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme. We employ our Team Membersbased on their values.You will be:

• Patient
• Understanding
• Respectful
• Caring & compassionate
• Considerate
• Reliableand responsible

Our team members come from all walks of life, including: Retail, Hospitality, Warehouse, Security, Ex Forces, Sales, Administration, NHS, Social Care, Mental Health, Care Assistant, Outreach, Domiciliary Care, Health Carer and Residential Care.Your rewards include:

• Free structured and supported 12-week induction to get you off to a flyingstart!
• Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions
• Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications and to join our Leadershipand Management Programme
• Personal online Learning and Development portal
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £300 per referral*
• 28 days holiday (Incl: Bank Holidays)
• Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances*
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for help with financial, physical and mental wellbeing
• Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits
• Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund

Or maybe its receiving the biggest smile from the person you support when they achieve a goal they never thought possible, and a heartfelt letter of thanks from their loved ones!*Subject to current Terms & ConditionsYour new employerAchieve togetherOrdinary Lives, Extraordinary PeopleOur growing organisation has over 25 years of expertise, and our team of expert practitioners are proud to deliver high-quality support across England and Wales.We offer the support and stability of a successful organisation with the homelyfamily feelin each settingwhich is underpinned by our values:Being Brave...we are resourceful, open-minded & creative Having Fun...we are present, engaged and communicate and connectMaking things happen...we are reliable, trustworthy and take ownershipValuing everyone...we are good with people and emotionally intelligent Protecting you: We are committed to supporting our team members and take every precaution to ensure robust infection control procedures are followed and that they decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission. When you become a Team Member you will be provided with full PPE,