Senior Support Worker

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team? Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high-quality support and bring our values to life.

Location:

Dorchester

Hours:

up to 37.5 hours per week

Contract type:
Permanent

Pay: £13.04 and increasing to £13.48 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.

• Birthday Leave – An extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday
• Annual Leave – Your annual leave entitlement increases as your length of service grows, rewarding your ongoing commitment
• Pension – Pension scheme with the People’s Pension
• Training – Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
• Perks – Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme
• Wellbeing Support – Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members

• Provide service cover and support in all areas as required by the Service Manager, Area Team Leader and Team Leader
• Manage a team that has required competencies and capabilities to meet the needs and expectations of the people we support
• Be aware of the standards for delivering high quality services to the people we support
• Ensure confidentiality and effective governance including safeguarding protocols are followed in the services
• Provide high-quality care and support to people in the setting, including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, support out in the community and housekeeping
• Build strong, positive relationships with people, promoting their independence and well-being
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Record and report any changes in the people we support’s needs or conditions
• Treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
• Be aware of and comply with all Encompass policies and procedures

• Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing excellent care
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Flexible to work a rotation of day shifts, depending on the needs of the service, including alternate weekends

Our Mission: Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Our Vision: Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community

Our Values: Honesty, Inclusivity, Kindness, Dignity, Integrity

We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.

At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years, many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades. We believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop, and to continue to invest in our services, we must place the people at the centre of what we do.

Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better makes us a truly rewarding place to work.

Apply now via our website

£13.04 to £13.48 per hour