Senior Support Worker Housing

Senior Support Worker:

We all know the right job can be life-changing but how about a job that just might change someone elses life as well

East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling lives in the community. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

Whats in it for me

13.95 per hour

Annual leave allowance

Company pension

Competitive salary and benefits package (including shopping and recreation discounts length of service holidays and sickness cover and an employee assistance programme)

On-going training and development opportunities including funded apprenticeships

Whats the role

Previous experience is essential for this opportunity and you must be able to demonstrate a reliable and flexible approach to people with a learning disability. Ideally you will hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards just need your desire to sign up!

Your role as Senior Support Worker will be to work as part of a team be a key worker and support your colleagues to promote the independence of our service users. You will be required to support the manager in the daily running of the service and must be IT literate. You will also undertake staff supervisions and chair team meetings.

You will be working within a team to provide 24-hour cover 7 days a week. Therefore you may be required to work evenings and weekends and cover sleep-ins (paid at 70.47 per night).

People who are used to working with learning disabilities are great candidates as are those who have the right attitude and aptitude.

This role will give you the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

It just might be the most rewarding job on the local market today.

East Kent Mencap is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 13 - 13