Senior Support Assistant

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’. The Promoting Independent Living Service (PILS) supports citizens with learning disabilities to live independently within their own homes. Staff work together to develop Tenants' life skills enabling them to navigate all the challenges of living independently, with guidance, support, advice, and sometimes drawing on their own experiences.

The rewards of seeing Tenants achieve are so uplifting to all involved and are great motivation for the days that might not go to plan.

Our Values:

• Open and fair:
  We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop:
  We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower:
  We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate:
  We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable:
  We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect:
  We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role? This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a Senior Support Assistant, you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person‑centred support to our service users.

Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with service users, supporting them in the planning of goals and living as independently as possible, while leading a team of Support Assistants to achieve positive goals for our Service Users. You will provide not only support to Tenants to develop their life skills, you will also have the responsibility of line management support to your team, holding regular supervision sessions with them along with regular team meetings.

Your good rota management skills will ensure that the tenancy is adequately staffed at all times, complete support plans, positive handling plans, audits, and Health & Safety checks at the properties. The service cover is required 24/7, shift work will be required. These can be a 7 am or 8 am start for an early shift. 2 pm – 4 pm if on a late shift finishing at 10 pm or 11 pm if on a sleep‑in, meaning that you will sleep at the property over‑night and begin work the following morning.

You will work a rolling 6‑week rolling rota pattern, including bank holidays, weekends, and sleeping‑in shifts. You will have several identified office days where you can arrange for your staffs supervisions etc to be completed. These are at our offices at Wilfred Spencer Centre, Whittaker Road and are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL OF THE ABOVE THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for? We are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Support Assistants to join our dynamic and forward thinking team. If you have the skills to advise on life choices whilst ensuring the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, you may be the person that we are looking for. You’ll need:

• Diploma 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent / or be committed to achieving this within the agreed timescale from appointment to the post.
• Experience of working with adults…