Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Location: Benenden, Kent

Salary: £11.77 - £12.77 Per Hour

Benefits:

• Full paid training provided
• Annual holiday
• Great support from management
• Career progression opportunities
• Plus, additional benefits

Company Overview:
Our client is a provider of services for adults with Learning Disabilities. They are committed to delivering high-quality support to ensure enriched, fulfilled, and happy lives for their service users.

Job Description:
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing person-centred care and support to adults with Learning Disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support and care to individuals with Learning Disabilities.
• Administer medication to individuals as prescribed.
• Develop and implement individual care plans, ensuring regular reviews and updates.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards.
• Establish effective communication with service users, families, and professionals.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care and meal preparation.
• Support individuals in accessing community resources and activities.
• Monitor and record the progress and well-being of service users.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents following established protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum of 1-year care experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a care role
• Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities is highly desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in administering medication
• Ability to create and implement person-centred care plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher-level qualifications in Health and Social Care
• Additional training in specialised areas such as epilepsy management, autism awareness, or challenging behaviour management

Working Conditions:

• Primarily residential setting for adults with Learning Disabilities
• May require evening, weekend, and on-call shifts
• Physical stamina and ability to assist with personal care tasks
• Exposure to challenging behaviours and potentially emotionally demanding situations

Please Note:

• Our client is unable to sponsor employment visas.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To Apply:
For more information or to apply, please contact Louise at (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

Reference: INDLD