Senior Support Worker

The following content displays a map of the job's location - Neath Senior Support Worker 37.5 Hours per week £12.75 per hour Do you dare to make a difference? We know working in care is more than ‘just a job’. To us, it’s playing a crucial role in enabling the people we support to live their best lives, and working in care is a very rewarding career path. Unlock your potential by joining our team as a Senior Support Worker at our Caewern Lodge service in Neath. You can expect: Accelerated career paths Recognised qualifications with paid training Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support Integra Community Living Options (part of National Care Group) supports individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years of knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living. Our Caewern Lodge Service is a 6-bed service supporting male individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. Senior Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: To assist the senior management to assess the needs of the people we support, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative. Assist in facilitating and supporting the people we support to integrate within their local community. Identifying training needs of other staff and coordinating training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager. Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues. Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions, and workshops when required to do so. Have a full understanding of Care Standards. Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example and appearance. Assist management with the coordination, supervision, and monitoring of staff work and practices. Coordinate the arrangements of resident appointments. Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings. Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Minimum Level 3 in Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ. Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities. Mentoring others in a team. Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway! National Care Group is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

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