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Acting up: Senior Residential Support Worker – Young Adults, House 10

Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience

Description: Acting up: Senior Residential Support Worker - Young Adults Homes, House 10

Type: Acting up (until April 2025)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Salary: Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience

We are looking for a dedicated individual to step into the Senior Residential Support Worker role within House 10 in our Young Adults Homes.

About the Role of Senior Residential Support Worker:

The Senior leads the operational house team of Residential Support Workers to provide person centred care to young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex health and social care needs.

They will ensure staff have the resources and support to provide the level and quality of service required day to day, plus the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service.

As well as providing direct care and support, the Senior is required to act as a Key Worker. They will give supervision and manage performance appraisal for all Support Workers in the home and will provide mentor and coaching support on key operational tasks. Being visible and accessible to support is paramount.

Qualification and Experience

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce/Health & Social Care/Adult Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in a complex needs, residential setting is essential
• Knowledge of CQC Adult Care Home fundamental standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports and children and young people.
• The ability to record and communicate effectively with parents/staff/other professionals.
• Flexible approach to work to work to work a day shift to meet with other operational staff.