Senior Support Worker – Sherborne

Rawleigh House is committed to delivering high-quality care to people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to oversee personalized support and enhance the well-being of those we serve. This key role demands leadership skills, a proven excellence in care, and a commitment to positively impacting lives. Our offer to you: Location : Sherbourne Hours : 37.5 hours per week Pay Scale : £12.79 Contract : Permanent Benefits and Perks: One additional day leave on or closest to your birthday Reward Panda, Blue Light card, TAP app, Concert for Carers 22 days + 8 Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service Pay increasing with length of service Mental Health and wellbeing support Care Progression About You: Compassionate, empathetic, and leadership-driven. Highly organized, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective in communication. Ethically driven, adaptable, and resilient, capable of managing stress and supporting others effectively. Willing to work towards or possessing a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Drivers are highly desirable due to the active lifestyles of the people we support. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Team Leader in daily service management. Manage staffing issues including sickness, vacancies, and training compliance. Ensure adherence to governance and safeguarding protocols, promptly addressing any concerns. Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring all regulatory and contractual obligations are met. Foster effective communication across the team and ensure all documentation is accurate and accessible. Support a competent team to meet people needs and expectations. Proactively handle the emotional climate of the service, escalating issues as necessary. Other Responsibilities: Positively represent Encompass and promote a supportive emotional environment. Meet all training requirements and continuously improve skills to support organizational needs. Ensure ethical standards and compliance with all Encompass policies. Safeguard against any actions that could harm individuals supported, reporting as required. Our Core Values: Honesty : To always operate with transparency, fairness, and sincerity. Inclusivity : Strive for equal opportunities and a valued community presence. Dignity : Empowering a sense of individual pride and respect. Kindness : Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can lead to great things. Integrity : Uphold our principles and keep our promises. Our Vision: Pioneering support in an accessible, inclusive community. Encompass Care is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications and candidates. You will be treated with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you! Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

£12.79 per hour Expected hours:

37.5 per week Benefits: Additional leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Experience: Providing care: 1 year (required) Supervisory: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required) Work Location:

In person Reference ID:

APB/RHSSW/14524

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