Senior Support Worker

Kisimul Group Limited; East Midlands; On-site

Job description

Senior Life Practitioner Support Worker - East Markham

Location: East Markham

Pay rate: £13.58 - £14.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuous training and development
• Life assurance
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to our fantastic new financial wellbeing app, Wagestream
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Genuine career pathways

Due to continued organisational growth and development opportunities, we are recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our new service.

About the position:
Reporting into the Registered Manager, the Senior Residential Support Worker is responsible for advocating and providing person-centred care and supporting our staff team to perform their wide range of duties appropriately and effectively, ensuring they can deliver the best possible care and support to our residents.

What will you be doing:

• Positively contribute to the personal development of our residents with both practical and emotional support.
• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Design, implement, deliver and contribute to a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events within the home and wider community. This will involve regular outings and trips and, on occasion, extended visits and holidays.
• Using knowledge and experience, contribute positively to care planning and participate supportively in reviews as requested, demonstrating a sound knowledge regarding nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise record keeping.
• Take ownership for key-worker duties and, where appropriate, look to develop and strengthen links with families, friends, and relevant significant others.
• Work in partnership with the Manager to ensure streamlined service delivery and consistent communication across the homes.
• Proactively participate in supporting the staff team, including carrying out supervisions as requested.
• Attend and contribute positively to regular staff meetings and hand-over meetings, ensuring all relevant information is disseminated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute positively to the training and development of the staff team, including own personal development and highlighting any training needs.

About You

What experience and qualifications do you need:

• Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Experience of providing care and support to young adults, ideally young adults with disabilities, autism, and complex needs
• Competent written and oral communication skills, including computer literacy

What will you get in return:

• A competitive salary.
• Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Fully funded DBS checks

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people, and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay, and associated challenging behaviour.

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all.

All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.