Senior Support Worker

At Positive Futures, we know were the best - best for the people we support, and best for our staff.
Join us and transform their future and yours!?
Main Purpose of Role To provide high quality support to people and to mentor,coachand act as a strong role model for other staff in delivering high quality supportin order todeliver our Mission Our Benefits: Benefits of working for Positive Futures include: 24/7 Staff Advice and Counselling Service Additionalovernight allowances & premium payments for evenings and weekends Our Approach: The Life I Want empowering adults with a learning disability,acquiredbrain injury or autism to have choice and independence to live the life they want now and in the future.
At Positive Futures, we believe everything is possible.
Wedontlook for reasons why somethingcantbe done.
We finda reason whyit can.
This is why our services makea huge differenceto the people and families we support.
We challenge outdated ways of thinking.
Weidentifygaps in service provision.
We act creatively.
We work in partnership.
Most of our established services first started in this way.
Flexibility is key as shifts may include day, evening, weekend or sleepover shifts.
The exact shift pattern will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Essential Criteria: Recognised Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies.
ORRelevant third level qualification at degree level e.g.
social work, psychology,nursingand/or allied health.
ORpost-graduate qualification relevant to the role 2.
3 years experience working in a social care setting.
Desirable criteria Previous experience of supporting someone with a learning disability, autism or acquired brain injury Experience of: ?
assessment, development, and implementation of Person-Centred Care / Support Plans ?
using positive behaviour management strategies ?
assessing / managing risk ?
key working and advocacy Awareness of pathways to support people in education, employment, housing, homelessness, mental health & addiction.
Proficiency in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post.
Positive Futures reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria.
Contact Us: Susan Foley mailto: Job Profile -