Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker
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Location:
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Tadley, Hampshire
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Salary:
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£13.53 per hour (£26,383.50 pro-rata) plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.
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Hours:
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37.5 hours per week, shifts vary between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
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Contract:
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Full-time, Permanent.
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Driving Requirement:
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A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable, but not essential.
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Right to Work:
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
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Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
- Mental Health
- Complex Health Needs
- Autism and Learning Disabilities
- Life-limiting Conditions
- End of Life Care
- You will have a QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to undertake a level 3 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living.
About You
Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:
- Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
- Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
- Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holiday’s, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone could enjoy what they love doing.
- Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.
Who you will be Supporting?
Heather House is a specialist nursing home for 16 young adults living with severe complex neurological, learning and physical disabilities and life limiting conditions, including juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease, and Rett syndrome.
Our residents love taking part in activities within the home, like music and singing and accessing their own hydro pool. They love taking part in events to celebrate Valentines, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. At Christmas time we have our very own wonderland in the garden, which is truly magical.