Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Location: Chorley Area
Salary: £26,325 – £27,300 per annum (Based on £13.50 – £14.00 per hour)

Are you an experienced support worker looking to take the next step in your career? This company is seeking a compassionate and proactive individual to join its bespoke Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) service in the Chorley area. This unique supported living service offers a personalised approach, focusing on empowering an individual to lead a fulfilling and valued life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create person-centred rotas and ensure staff are effectively deployed to meet the needs of the individual.
• Maintain accurate records, including health plans, positive behaviour support plans, and risk assessments.
• Provide direct coaching and support to staff to uphold best practice.
• Promote independence, confidence, and personal development through daily activities, social participation, and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review individual support plans.
• Undertake general administrative duties and contribute to regular handovers to maintain consistency of support.

About You:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a support role is essential.
• A warm, respectful, and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to develop positive relationships.
• Physically and mentally resilient, and comfortable working in a calm, predictable environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, using initiative to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits:

• Annual salary up to £27,300.
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days (pro rata for part-time staff), with an additional Birthday Holiday Bonus.
• Enhanced pay for Christmas and New Year shifts.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme and life assurance benefit.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Service for 24/7 support.
• Staff awards and a Refer a Friend scheme with potential bonuses.
• Discretionary benefits, including enhanced maternity leave, compassionate leave, and a carers leave.

Hours of Work:

Full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time, with flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Sleep-in shifts are also part of the rota.

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