Location: Braunton, North Devon
Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Shifts: Days and nights according to the service rota
The Brookes Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker or Senior Carer for a specialist residential care service in Braunton.
The service supports adults whose needs arise from physical disabilities and long-term neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, dysphagia and learning disabilities. Support is personalised around each individual’s needs, wishes and aspirations, with a focus on independence, confidence and community involvement.
The role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and supporting the wider care team to deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading and coordinating the staff team during allocated shifts
* Administering medication safely and accurately
* Completing medication records and associated documentation
* Supporting colleagues with care delivery and decision-making
* Providing personal care and practical support where required
* Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans
* Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
* Monitoring individuals and reporting changes or concerns
* Completing accurate daily records and effective handovers
* Supporting new or less-experienced members of staff
* Responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies
* Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct
About you
Applicants should have:
* Previous experience within care, support work or a similar setting
* Experience leading shifts or taking senior responsibility
* Medication administration experience
* A good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care
* Strong communication and record-keeping skills
* The ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions
* A reliable, compassionate and professional approach
* Flexibility to work according to the service rota
Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries would be beneficial.
What is available?
* £12.80–£13.00 per hour
* Permanent employment
* Senior responsibility and shift-lead duties
* The opportunity to work within a specialist residential service
* A varied role combining direct support, medication and team leadership
Apply today and you will be contacted in due course
Salary description
£12.80 - £13.00 per hour