Senior Support Worker

As a Support Worker at Summergil, you will play a crucial role in the lives of our young people, supporting their daily activities, educational needs, and personal development. You will work closely with a magnificent team including teachers, therapists and other support workers to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
We offer a variety of on-site and off-site activities tailored to meet individual needs and interests. These include sensory play, arts & crafts, nature walks, swimming, and horse riding. On-site, we use our outdoor spaces, therapeutic environments, and personalised rooms to create a comfortable, homely atmosphere. We also focus on community-based activities with regular trips to local attractions such as parks, shopping trips, and themed events.
About the Role:
If you are nurturing, caring, and motivational? This role is perfect for you! As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

- Lead and inspire staff to provide top-notch care.
- Promote dignity and respect for all individuals.
- Build supportive relationships among residents, staff, and families.
- Keep care plans and files accurate and up-to-date.
- Support and train staff to excel in their roles.

A compassionate and caring nature.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and nights.
- Essential to hold an NVQ or QCF level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or be working towards.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations and safeguarding practices.
- Experience in Health and Safety risk assessments.
- Own transport due to rural location

Additional Information:
This role involves regulated activity with children and young people. Therefore the role requires an enhanced DBS with a barred list check.
These are some of the benefits you can expect as an Orbis employee

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with autism? Join Orbis Education and Care, a leading provider of exceptional support and care for individuals with complex needs. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker for our beautiful Summergil House in Hereford.
About our home Summergil
Surrounded by 18 acres of fields and woodlands, with its own stream and lake, a swimming pool, sports hall and vast amounts of in and outdoor learning and play opportunities, Summergil House is a stunning school and home on the border of Herefordshire and Powys. Our team of creative education, care and therapeutic professionals support children to feel safe and respected, whilst providing bright and colourful child-friendly environments in which to learn, live and make friends. Our aim is to help children to be themselves, creating lasting memories of childhood as they develop into independent young people and adults.
A typical day will include