Lead Senior Support Worker

Safehands Recruitment is currently assisting a very prestigious charity in Bradford to recruit a Lead Senior Support Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of their Bradford Leadership Team. They are looking for talented individuals with experience in social care in a supervisory role, working with people with learning disabilities. This is a full-time permanent position that entails 37.5 hours a week.

Location:

Bradford

Salary:

£11.70 per hour (£21,060)

Job Type:

Permanent – Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you will lead and act as the first point of contact in the absence of the Team / Service manager.

Ensure full and accurate communication during handovers.

Assist the Team / Service Manager with the day-to-day supervision of Support Workers and, when needed, undertake formal supervision.

Compile team rotas and activity plans as required by the Team / Service Manager.

Maintain and verify the accuracy of financial records for the people we support.

Carry out ‘on-call’ duties when required.

Model person-centred practice and contribute to the induction and support of new and less experienced support worker colleagues.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

Qualifications and Experience:

20 days paid leave including 8 bank holidays

12 months of Support Worker experience.

An L3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Care Certificate Training.

A full, clean driving license (essential for this position).

An enhanced DBS check (required).

Rewards and Benefits:

In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Pension contribution.

Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services.

Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications.

Access to Blue Light Card Discount and Costco Membership.

Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers.

Your Role:

This is a responsible and diverse role that can be challenging and enjoyable. The core of the job is about providing encouragement, guidance, and support to enable individuals to live as independently as possible, make their own choices, and engage in activities they enjoy.

For more information or an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact Sheikh Taufique at Safehands Recruitment Yorkshire