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Senior Support Worker

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Salary
Salary: £20,984 - £23,167
Closing date
30 Nov 2021
Reference
REC#28355

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Sector
Local Councils, Health & Social Care / Work
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Shift work
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Senior Support Worker

Salary: £20,984 - £23,167

Exmoor Drive is a residential home in Bromsgrove, accommodating up to twelve adults who have diagnosis including learning disability, physical disability, mental health and dementia.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the senior support worker team in this service and continue to offer high standards in care. We desire a candidate who will promote the lives of those using the service. Support provided ranges from assistance with personal care to general day to day support with all activities of daily living, emotional, psychological, practical and social support with the aim of meeting the individuals chosen outcomes and promoting their independence.

You will have knowledge of care standards, CQC regulations and be able to promote person centred practise, choice dignity and respect. You will be an assertive and inspiring individual able to lead a team of support staff in ensuring these values are promoted and met. You will have a good understanding of adult safeguarding procedures, mental capacity and Deprivation of Liberty.

You will be experienced in leading and supporting staff, identifying staff motivations and managing conflict. You will be able to organise people, workloads and prioritise. You will be able to carry out effective supervision and always ensure agreed ways of working are met. You will support the management team in maintaining delivering a high- quality service and maintain the running of the service in their absence.

 You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, complete records to a detailed and accurate standard. You will communicate effectively with the Exmoor team and wider multidisciplinary teams.

Your shifts will be worked on a rota pattern, which includes some weekend working, this may be subject to amendment due to changing service needs. In return we will provide you with excellent training, support and development.

If you would like to have a chat about the posts please contact Richard Lowther or Sarah Pratt at Exmoor Drive on 01527 576591, who can arrange for a visit to come and see the unit.

Applications can be submitted online or by sending a copy of your up to date CV and an expression of interest detailing what makes you a suitable candidate for the post (2 sides A4 max) to:  socialworkopps@worcestershire.gov.uk

Closing date: 7th November 2021

Interview date: TBC

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

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While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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