Senior Support Worker - Trelawney- Cornwall
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Launceston, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HF Trust Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Social Care Opportunity
Our Mission: The best life possible Our Vision: People with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
The purpose of this role is to blend together the practitioner role and the first line management role at a SSW level. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those in our care and you will help the Registered Care Home Manager to teach, support and manage staff teams effectively.
The SSW offers the opportunity for career progression to someone keen to develop their knowledge and skills. The foundation of your practice will be built on Hft’s values, and embedded into the Fusion model of support and delivering person-centred Services. We want you to nurture and inspire those coming to work for Hft and contribute to ensuring we have the best staff teams offering the best support services across the sector. You need to work to the standards set internally (by Hft) and externally (for example, by the Care Quality Commission and Local Authority). You will contribute to ensuring services are: well led; safe; caring; effective and responsive. Every SSW will be assigned to a Registered Care Home Manager and work to a common set of core responsibilities. However, in addition you will adapt your role to meet the needs of regional services.
Must Haves
A Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and a willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 whilst in post.
Experience of clear and effective communication
Experience of monitoring and maintaining records (both electronic and paper) so that they are accurate and up to date
Be able to use Microsoft Office (Word) and Email
Experience of managing personal/household finances
The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Commitment to developing personal and work skills as well as developing others
Sensitivity, patience and trustworthiness
Experience of undertaking risk assessments
A knowledge of people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
A strong value base
A commitment to providing outstanding services for people with a learning disability
A desire to support individuals to lead independent lives
Commitment to implementing equal opportunities
Be able to meet Hft’s Driver Policy requirements and a willingness to drive Hft vehicles
We offer
Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas
Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Training: Access to award winning training and development
Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilize a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
Family friendly policies
Type of service- supported living and transition- supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location - Trelawney, Cornwall
Salary- £12.64 Per Hour
Find your place with us and change lives.
Our Mission: The best life possible Our Vision: People with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
The purpose of this role is to blend together the practitioner role and the first line management role at a SSW level. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those in our care and you will help the Registered Care Home Manager to teach, support and manage staff teams effectively.
The SSW offers the opportunity for career progression to someone keen to develop their knowledge and skills. The foundation of your practice will be built on Hft’s values, and embedded into the Fusion model of support and delivering person-centred Services. We want you to nurture and inspire those coming to work for Hft and contribute to ensuring we have the best staff teams offering the best support services across the sector. You need to work to the standards set internally (by Hft) and externally (for example, by the Care Quality Commission and Local Authority). You will contribute to ensuring services are: well led; safe; caring; effective and responsive. Every SSW will be assigned to a Registered Care Home Manager and work to a common set of core responsibilities. However, in addition you will adapt your role to meet the needs of regional services.
Must Haves
A Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and a willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 whilst in post.
Experience of clear and effective communication
Experience of monitoring and maintaining records (both electronic and paper) so that they are accurate and up to date
Be able to use Microsoft Office (Word) and Email
Experience of managing personal/household finances
The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Commitment to developing personal and work skills as well as developing others
Sensitivity, patience and trustworthiness
Experience of undertaking risk assessments
A knowledge of people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
A strong value base
A commitment to providing outstanding services for people with a learning disability
A desire to support individuals to lead independent lives
Commitment to implementing equal opportunities
Be able to meet Hft’s Driver Policy requirements and a willingness to drive Hft vehicles
We offer
Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas
Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Training: Access to award winning training and development
Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilize a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
Family friendly policies
Type of service- supported living and transition- supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location - Trelawney, Cornwall
Salary- £12.64 Per Hour
Find your place with us and change lives.
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