Senior Support Worker – Cherry Tree House
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual,
Iris Care Group
has an exciting new opportunity for a
Senior Support Worker
to join our well-established team at
Cherry Tree House, Bristol .
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.
Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.
What will you receive?
Hourly rate of £14.00
221 hours of annual leave
Industry-leading training
Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
Free on-site parking and uniform
Friendly and supportive work environment
Overtime opportunities
Death in service
Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.
Role Responsibilities
Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence
Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support
Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods
Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care
Participating in the development and implementation of support plans
Assisting the people we support with household activities
Ordering, receiving, storing, and administering medication to the people you support
Participating, planning, and running of the day-to-day events of the service
Recording and completing any appropriate documentation
Role Requirements
Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication
Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential
Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent
Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training
Undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients
Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 or substantial experience of working in a similar environment
As senior support worker, you will undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.
Complete your details and attach your CV and an optional Covering Letter. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days of your application, it does mean that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
If you have any questions about our services including how to make a referral or the career opportunities with Iris Care Group please complete our Get in Touch form.
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Iris Care Group
has an exciting new opportunity for a
Senior Support Worker
to join our well-established team at
Cherry Tree House, Bristol .
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.
Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.
What will you receive?
Hourly rate of £14.00
221 hours of annual leave
Industry-leading training
Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
Free on-site parking and uniform
Friendly and supportive work environment
Overtime opportunities
Death in service
Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.
Role Responsibilities
Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence
Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support
Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods
Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care
Participating in the development and implementation of support plans
Assisting the people we support with household activities
Ordering, receiving, storing, and administering medication to the people you support
Participating, planning, and running of the day-to-day events of the service
Recording and completing any appropriate documentation
Role Requirements
Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication
Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential
Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent
Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training
Undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients
Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 or substantial experience of working in a similar environment
As senior support worker, you will undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.
Complete your details and attach your CV and an optional Covering Letter. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days of your application, it does mean that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
If you have any questions about our services including how to make a referral or the career opportunities with Iris Care Group please complete our Get in Touch form.
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