Senior Support Assistant

o you have a passion to support people by providing genuine social care?‎ Do you strive to deliver excellence?‎ Then join us to make a difference.

Founded in 1985, Comfort Care Services is a leading provider of high quality supported living services for vulnerable adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and individuals recovering from substance/alcohol misuse and other complex needs‎.

We are exceptionally proud of our person-centred approach and our obsession with delivering excellence. We have come a long way with over 50 services across the home-counties and SW London; and we continue to experience rapid growth.

To support this growth we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to support our service users to transition into main-stream communities and achieve as much independence as possible. In return we are able to offer competitive salaries and benefits, extensive training and development and opportunities for career and earnings progression.

Senior Support Assistant Full Time

Service Manager/Team Leader or other Manager as designated by the company

Short Description: The Senior Support Assistant is responsible for delivering Service User centred support; through the efficient operation of a number of Supported housing unit(s) and staff allocated to them in compliance with company processes and procedures.

Specific Duties: The SSA will be specifically responsible for:
1. Supporting the Manager or Team Leader in day to day operations of supported housing unit(s)
2. Maximisation of Service User interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders
3. Maintenance and implementation of a person centred support plan for each Service User
4. Personal delivery of physical and mental support to Service Users
5. Maintain safeguarding the rights and dignity of each Service User
6. Routine communication of Service User development to interested stakeholders
7. Effective control of Service User financials
8. Fostering of a positive environment in which Service Users and staff actively engage
9. Regular conduct of open and transparent two-way communication with Service Users and staff
10. Maintaining the cleanliness, quality, security and safety of each home and individual service user accommodation
11. Delivery of training to subordinate staff to maximise staff competence
12. Attending and actively participating in review meetings
13. Successfully achieving the individual objectives set by the company
14. Enhancing current operations through continuous improvement
15. Provision of staff cover where appropriate

We offer competitive salaries and packages – excellent career opportunities and progression:

To learn more about us and these exciting opportunities please contact – we want to hear from you