Senior Support Worker
Supported Living Service
Chorley, Lancashire
37.5hrs plus Sleep In
£13.50 per hour & £55 per sleep
Active Pathways seeks a compassionate Senior Support Worker for their Supported Living Service in Chorley. This full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, plus £55 for sleep-ins. Shift patterns vary from 3 to 13 hours, including day shifts, waking nights, and sleep-ins, with rotas set 4 weeks in advance and adjusted as needed to balance the needs of individuals and ensure the correct total hours over four weeks.
Brook House has been specifically designed to enable adults who live with Mental Health conditions, learning disabilities and/or are autistic the opportunity to continue with developing their skills and knowledge. We are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker who has experience working within a similar setting.
You will support individuals with all aspects of fulfilling their potential and maintaining their tenancy. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the service runs safely and effectively.
ABOUT US:
Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, for over 15 years as a Mental Health Rehabilitation provider and more recently our work with supporting those with Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic, offering support to adults aged over 18. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred support with the aim being independent living, however that looks for them, in their own homes.
ACTIVE PATHWAYS’ VISION:
Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone’s voice heard, respected and acted upon.
Some of our services have achieved a CQC RATING of OUTSTANDING as well as being INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD
EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
• Supervisory and/or management experience
• Great team player who can flexibly respond to the changing needs of those who we support

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Take responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts including the planning of rotas
• To organise and co-ordinate the risk assessments and support plans for individuals
• To support the management team in maintaining a high standard of support as well as regulatory and quality compliance
• Supervising, managing and monitoring the Support Workers, working as a role model and setting the guidance of care to the team

PERSONAL QUALITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Personable and approachable
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Resilient and reliable
• Supportive team player

BENEFITS:

• You will be working for a supportive and friendly company
• Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan Benefits Package
• Discounted Gym Membership (through our Health Cash Plan Benefits Package)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card Membership
• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend scheme
• DBS is free of charge
• Free parking on site

If you are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker opportunity APPLY TODAY!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 1 year (required)
• Senior care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person