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Senior / Support Worker

Oak Lodge

High Wycombe

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to enhance the lives of individuals with physical and learning disabilities. This role involves implementing personalized support plans, fostering independence, and ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and understanding their needs.
  • Experience in a senior or team leader role is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Implement individual support plans and activities in a challenging environment.
  • Maintain communication with service users and families while respecting confidentiality.

Skills

Support for vulnerable adults

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Experience in the support sector

Experience in a senior/team leader role

Job description

Oak Lodge High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

Senior / Support Worker

Oak Lodge is looking for forward-thinking Support Workers to join our expanding team in High Wycombe.

The main duties of this varied role is to support individuals with physical and learning disabilities within a skills hub to help them achieve their goals and ambitions, learn new skills and to enable them to be as independent as possible.

Main responsibilities:

  • To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
  • To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
  • To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required
  • To work as part of a team to provide a high quality of care

Role requirements:

  • The drive and passion to support vulnerable adults, understanding their needs
  • A positive, friendly and adaptable approach
  • The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding
  • Patience and ability to keep calm under pressure with the confidence to work alone or as part of a team
  • Excellent time keeping and communication skills

Senior Support Worker:

  • Experience of work within this sector.
  • Preferably experience within a senior/team leader role.
  • Online DBS preferable but not necessary.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Higher Education

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