Package Description

JOB ROLE: Acting Senior Support Worker

LOCATION: Manchester (M9)

SALARY: £12.00 - £13.40* per hour

Byron lodge are recruiting towards an acting Senior Support Worker, to cover holiday and sickness. This is a full time position split between Support Worker and Senior Support Worker duties.

Due to continued growth, we are urgently seeking full time (35 hours per week) Senior Support Workers to join our team at Byron Lodge.

If you are a Care Assistant / Support Worker with an NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and the enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every, this may be the role for you!

About Byron Lodge:

One thing that is guaranteed is that joining our team at Byron Lodge will be fulfilling, fun and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further.

Byron Lodge is a fast pace and lively environment that supports up to 14 adults with Acquired Brain Injuries.

Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as a Support Worker and through ongoing training and coaching provided by us they are continuing to move further up the accomplish ladder into more senior positions.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including

• Managing a team of Support Workers
• Providing high standards of care and support for service users, in line with care and support plans
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Liaise with health professionals and their families
• Complete supervisions and audits
• To ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
• Supportive Management - Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
• Qualifications – We can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Paid Induction and Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Real Progression Opportunity’s – Let us invest in you and excel in your career

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

*Dependant on experience and qualifications

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