Senior Support Worker

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate Senior Support Workers to lead a team of Support Workers and to provide support to adults and young people with a various needs to make a positive difference to their lives in Central Bristol.

Key Duties

* You will be part of a staff team providing support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live as independently as possible
* Ensuring good communication within all levels of the staff team
* Overseeing and organising the daily recording of information relating to service users
* Identifying the service user’s emotional, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and support individuals to make appropriate decisions for action in consultation with the Management team
* Liaising with relatives, Care Managers and other professionals in consultation with the Manager
* Ensuring that the agreed guidelines for each service user are followed in conjunction with the Management team
* Assisting in maintaining a good standard of hygiene and tidiness, when required, to check all equipment including emergency and fire equipment and report any defects
* Ensuring accurate recordings and reporting of all accidents and incidents that may occur involving service users and or staff and to record relevant information in the appropriate place
* Preparing reports and participating in service user’s reviews as required
* Participating in staff meetings, contributing to the review of current working practices and future developments
* Coordinating and monitoring the staff rotas and delegate, organise and find cover for overtime shifts and cover absence when required

Requirements:

* Minimum 12 months relevant experience in the care sector or similar
* NVQ Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 and have, or be committed to completing Level 3
* Good listening and communication skills
* The ability to manage challenging situations
* A full, clean driving licence is essential
* An enhanced DBS check is required for all positions (fee paid by applicant and reimbursed after six months of employment).

* The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shift patterns. Example shifts are- 7am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm and sleep-in/waking night shifts of 10pm to 7am, these times can vary.

Benefits:

* £26,000 per year 40 Hours per week
* Comprehensive training
* 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Local discounts

Do you know someone who might be interested in this position? We will give you a £50 Love2Shop voucher to any successful applicants that you refer to us.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.

At Vetro recruitment we have over 25 years experience helping people plan their career path, navigate the job market and find their ideal role. We pride ourselves on the service we offer our candidates. We will work alongside you at all stages of the job application process and help you identify, apply for and secure your ideal role. Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary position we’re here to help.

Vetro recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.