Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Salary: £26,213 - £28,435
35 Hours per Week
Location: Exmoor Drive Residential Care Home, 1-7 Exmoor Drive, Bromsgrove B61 0TW
Team: Exmoor Drive
Permanent Contract

The Role:

Exmoor Drive is a residential home in Bromsgrove, accommodating up to twelve adults who have diagnoses 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 practice, 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 and 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, and 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.

For further information please contact: Richard Lowther - RLowther@worcestershire.gov.uk - 07763577722

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council has to offer on our webpage:

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this, do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 30-4-2025
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

Attached documents:
2019-04-29 Senior Support Worker Residential JD PS.doc