Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,269 to £31,364 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1730 |
Summary
Social Care, Permanent, Full time 37 hours a week, Up to £31,364 per annum
Description for External Candidates
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting.
Respite Service – Promoting Health, Ensuring Care
We support people with a learning disability who may live with additional complex physical or health needs, challenging behaviour, or autism.
At Bradbury House we provide shot breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities or activities.
We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations collaborating with families, carers, and other agencies when needed, and ensuring staff are well-trained for effective customer care.
You will play a role in supervising and managing within the service boosting staff morale and upholding professional standards. Additionally, you will assist with care plans, risk assessments, medication administration, and staff training information.
If you want to be part of a team making difference in a local community, get in touch.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Mercedes Cass, Registered Manager, at mercedes.cass@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01380 826442.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Description for External Candidates
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting.
Respite Service – Promoting Health, Ensuring Care
We support people with a learning disability who may live with additional complex physical or health needs, challenging behaviour, or autism.
At Bradbury House we provide shot breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities or activities.
We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations collaborating with families, carers, and other agencies when needed, and ensuring staff are well-trained for effective customer care.
You will play a role in supervising and managing within the service boosting staff morale and upholding professional standards. Additionally, you will assist with care plans, risk assessments, medication administration, and staff training information.
If you want to be part of a team making difference in a local community, get in touch.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Mercedes Cass, Registered Manager, at mercedes.cass@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01380 826442.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.