Senior Support Worker Senior Support Worker

In this role you will support the team to deliver a front-line, person-centred care service. You will work with the Management Team to ensure that high quality care is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission standards and current legislation. You will lead and manage your own team. In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the management team in the delivery of front-line care services
• Managing day-to-day activities of a small team in separate houses
• Undertaking assessments, implementing support plans, maintaining records and developing individual programmes
• Supporting individuals with day-to-day living, including accessing community, domestic chores, personal care and medication
• Assisting in the review of quality of care
• Liaising with carers, relatives, colleagues and other agencies
• Motivating and mentoring the team around you
  
  Significant experience within a social service, supported living or health setting
• Knowledge of current legislation and standards in relation to the service
• Understanding of the needs and aspirations of adults with learning difficulties who may have additional physical or sensory disabilities or mental health needs
• The ability to communicate with people with physical, cognitive or learning difficulties
• Experience of working as part of a team and an understanding of how to develop and motivate colleagues
  
  The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/12/2024 although applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advert may close earlier if an appointment is made.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our commitment

The starting salary for this role is £29,697 per annum working 36 hours per week, based at Walton On Thames in Surrey. With guarantees of a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of others, we think Surrey is a great place to be a Senior Support Worker! We would love you to join us on our mission to support the residents of Surrey and ensure no one is left behind. Rewards and benefits
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources