Senior Support Worker

Role Description Senior Support Worker Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests. Location: Henbury, Bristol, BS10 Salary: £25,740 per annum plus benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis Employment type:  Full- Time, PermanentAre you ready to progress your career and use the skills you have gained? Do you have experience supporting people with complex health needs, and can encourage a team to do the same? Can you keep calm in a crisis and have had exposure to behaviours that may challenge? If you have answered YES to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and be part of something extraordinary! We are on the lookout for Senior Support Worker who is calm, patient, and resilient. You will need to have a consistent approach to assisting the people we support to engage in the interests they love.  Furthermore, as Senior Support Worker you will:  You will be a strong team player with the ability to lead by example, being professional, patient and calm under pressure with experience of providing extraordinary support. You will supervise daily outputs and assist the deputy manager in managing staff performance, development, and appraisals. You will have a QCF in Health & Social Care level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to undertake a level 3 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living. You will take personal responsibility for the quality of care and support delivered to the people we support. You will help plan and achieve both short- and long-term goal. You will plan and be in favour of activities, such as vacations, learning and social engagements always being creative and exploring new opportunities. You will ensure the people you support and their families, are treated with respect, dignity, equity, and equality. Work in accordance with SeeAbility’s valuesWe are looking for the people with the right attitude, who has an open mind, forward-thinking and a sense of humour. You will be available to work 37.5 hours a week working a series of early shifts 7.00am to 3.00pm, mid shifts 9.00am to 5.00pm, 10.00am to 6.00pm, late shifts 2.00pm to 10.00pm, and every other weekend. This will be on a shift rota basis that is given to you 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Over-time shifts will be available.   If you are looking to make a positive impact in your workplace, Bristol Supported Living is the place for you! Who will you be supporting? Bristol Supporting Living Service is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to a individuals with a range of disabilities who require assistance with daily living tasks. About you A natural leader with experience of providing extraordinary support, ideally to people with disabilities, you'll be professional, patient and calm under pressure You'll be a strong team player with the ability to lead by example and nurture and develop talent, both in your team members and the people we support You'll have A QCF in Health & Social Care level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to under level 3 and be Knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living but above all you'll take personal responsibility for the quality of care and support delivered to the people we support, striving always to surpass expectations and do what is right by them. Supporting the manager and deputy manager you'll lead a team of support workers to provide extraordinary, person centred support, which is safe and maximises choice, dignity and independence.  Acting as a role model and mentor to the support workers you’ll facilitate the use of sound judgment and creative solutions to enable people to achieve goals and explore new opportunities. You'll supervisor daily outputs and assist the deputy manager in managing staff performance, development and appraisals.Key responsibilities Provide support with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming Assist with meal preparation and household tasks Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals Accompany the lady we support to appointments and activities Maintain accurate records of daily activities and provide reports as necessary Ensure the safety and well-being of the people we support at all times Training and Development Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years. At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you will be equipped with face-to-face training, e-learning and guidance to support you whilst in your new role. Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and be supported in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility! Safer Recruitment and Diversity SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we collaborate with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining. SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. Our Benefits Your extraordinary opportunities Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career Fully paid essential training Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available Annual excellence awards Long service awards and recognition Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your futureYour work-life balance 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) Buy and sell up to 3 days annual leave Life events - Time off when you need it most Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisationYour money goes further Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts Save 10% on monthly bus travel Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future  Refer a friend and receive £600 Paid DBS and renewals Season ticket loans Discounted mobile phone optionsYour wellbeing counts Life assurance of 2x annual salary Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support Free eye care vouchers Discounted gym membership