Senior Social Care Worker

at  Choice Care Group

Hours: 39
Salary: £25,552.80 to £25,552.80 Annum (Based on a 39 hour contract)
Care Without Compromise, a Choice Care sister company in Wales, supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. With its own clinical team, Care Without Compromise has a particular expertise in understanding and supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. Specialist therapeutic services are integrated into the day to day person-centred support offered to the people we support, enabling them to progress towards a more meaningful and enjoyable daily life.
Staff are fully trained in Positive Behavioural Support and are encouraged to develop their skills and career with the company, providing consistency and stability in the services.
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Care Without Compromise is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The role of the Senior Social Care Worker is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and lead by example. You will also liaise with the seniors in the home reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge. Not only will you make a huge difference to people’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

KEY DUTIES

• Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the service
• Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
• Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting residents in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the service
• Using your initiative when supporting residents during their activities and with day-to-day tasks