Senior Support Worker

Agincare Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person-centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services?

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs.

Where you'll be working:

Central Worthing, Rectory Road supports 3 individuals with multiple disabilities.

Offering supported living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities.

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

This is a new service and we are looking to start our new team mid to late April.

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
• Fully funded training and career development
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• At least 12 months of experience in support services.
• Have a level 2 in Health and Social Care or working towards level 3.
• UK Valid Driver's Licence with access to own car.

A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker:

• Person-centred care - You will ensure that the people we support receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing, and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence.
• Review - You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
• Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way.
• Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements, and activities within the home.
• Leadership - You may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called upon to lead the service where more senior managers are not available.

About Agincare:

We’re a family-run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

Application Deadline: 27/04/2025

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