Senior Support Worker (Team Leader) – Residential Service

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Full time
Location: Margate
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22.01.2025 Expiry Date:

08.03.2025 Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of people we support and their families. We have a fantastic opportunity at our CQC outstanding service in Margate, as we look for our next Team Leader! This is a permanent role, working

37.5 hours per week , Sense are offering

£25,370 per annum. Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable and compassionate and want to make a difference in someone’s day making it that extra bit special? Our service is home to 4 very characterful individuals with very different personalities. We believe first and foremost that this is their home we just happen to work in it, and it should feel homely and comfortable. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and a great problem solver able to coach members of the team. One member of staff said, "I feel so privileged to have this job and would love other people to have the same chance as me. I wouldn’t have applied for this job through an advert as I considered myself inexperienced and underqualified however I’m so pleased I took the plunge. I work with an amazingly supportive team and support amazing people. Job satisfaction 100%.” You will also require to hold a Full UK driving license to provide transport for individuals at the service. Sense support our staff to gain skills and qualifications and experience – such as we take part annually in a Mentoring scheme with 11 other charities - this is in addition to providing all staff with a great induction, and plenty of training. We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are: Positive, with a can-do attitude. Enthusiastic to participate in a wide range of activities. Caring and empathetic. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives. No two days will be the same Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life. This role in Margate might include: Supporting individuals/groups/teams within the home, center, and community. Providing a customized, responsive, and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services. Delivering services which meet or exceed organizational expectations and standards. Full job specification is attached below. For this role in Margate you will require: A full UK license and must be willing/able to drive our vehicles. Experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable. You will need to be a good role model. Experience of mentoring and inducting staff, supporting staff through supervisions and creating development plans. Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Team Leader. Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert. Why work for Sense? For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse, and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Every other weekend off Partnered up with an experienced ‘buddy’ throughout your probation period Enhanced pay for any overtime completed A happy and supportive work environment.

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