Senior Support Worker
Employer name not established · Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · hybrid
Salary: £32,578 - £34,811 per annum (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live fulfilling, meaningful lives?
Riverbank Day Opportunities is a welcoming and person-centred service that supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to develop skills, build independence, access their local community, and achieve their individual goals. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Senior Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting people who access the service while providing day to day guidance and leadership to Support Workers. You will help ensure that high standards of care, support, and safeguarding are maintained, whilst promoting dignity, choice, inclusion, and independence. Working closely with the Team Leader, you will contribute to the smooth running of the service and help create positive outcomes for the people we support.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes and maximise their independence. With experience in health and social care, including supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, they will have strong communication skills, a good understanding of person-centred support and safeguarding.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Karen Rogerson, Team Leader, at Karen.Rogerson@wiltshire.gov.uk.
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Application criteria
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Application process
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- Lead by example and provide day-to-day guidance and support to Support Workers.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes identified within their support plans.
- Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion at all times.
- Assist with planning and facilitating meaningful activities both within the service and the wider community.
- Support with medication administration in accordance with policy and training.
- Complete and oversee accurate record keeping, incident reporting and documentation.
- Contribute to risk assessments, support plans and reviews.
- Support the Team Leader with service delivery, staff supervision and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
- Build positive relationships with families, carers, professionals and partner organisations.
- Champion safeguarding and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the people we support.
Holds a relevant health and social care qualification or is willing to work towards one.