Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | East London, London, E3 5SN |
| Company: | Service Care Solutions |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH113327_1712673260 |
Summary
Job Advertisement: Senior Support Worker
Location: East London
Service Users: Service users to be confirmed upon location confirmation.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with 1 Saturday per month
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes
Main Duties:
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting teams across the area in matters of practice, quality, performance, compliance, and resource management. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a senior operational practitioner, providing guidance and support to teams, carrying a caseload of complex need service users.
- Line managing support workers for temporary periods, deputizing for Service Leads, and supporting targeted services.
- Coordinating the provision of direct housing-related support and housing management services to improve the lives of service users.
- Liaising with area operational and central support teams, as well as external agencies and partners, to ensure comprehensive support is provided.
- Undertaking lone working in the community and/or service settings as required.
- Reporting to Anthony Stewart and providing regular updates on caseload management, service delivery, and any issues or concerns.
Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: Yes
Number of Properties: 3 to 4
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS clearance covering adults.
- Previous experience in a senior support worker or similar role, with a proven ability to guide and support teams effectively.
- Strong understanding of housing-related support services and housing management practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of service users in East London.