Senior Support Worker

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At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home in Tyldesley, Manchester?to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support.
Job Role
Wareing, is one of our new purpose built, homely, spacious and specialist homes in South Manchester, supporting 4 adults with autism and learning disabilities to be independent and achieve their own individual outcomes.
As part of a support team you will be responsible for assisting them?in their transition?into their new home.?You will get to know each of the people that we support and find out their interests and likeable activities, to create fulfilment?of each day. Each day will be completely different, but you will be there to guide them through all of life's milestones and challenges.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be leading the team whilst you are on shift, acting as a role model to deliver the highest standards of care. You will develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure the best possible outcomes.
If you're friendly, openminded, and enjoy finding new ways to help people build skills and confidence, you'll fit right in. Most importantly, you'll be committed to keeping the people we support safe, respected, and at the centre of everything you do.
We're looking for resilient, determined and adaptable Senior Support Workers who can lead by example, support the team, and confidently guide individuals through change. Someone with strong communication skills, a positive approach and the ability to build trust and reassurance will excel. Maintaining high standards, supporting colleagues and ensuring each person feels safe, understood and valued are central to this role.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team where creativity, compassion, and energy are valued every day, Bright Futures could be the perfect place for you.
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support the team during each shift, promoting a positive culture and acting as a professional role model.

Coordinate daily operations, including plans, activities, appointments and budgets, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift.

Oversee and complete all required documentation, digital logs and audits, reviewing and signing off records completed by the team.

Maintain safety and compliance by escalating health and safety concerns, monitoring medication procedures and ensuring policies are followed.

Ensure accurate reporting and follow-up of incidents, behaviour logs, safeguarding concerns and post-incident debriefs.

Act as a senior member of the team, advocating for and supporting the continuous development of the home, role modelling best practice in care.

What we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adult's only)

Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity

Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team

A passion for person-centred care

Resilient and tenacious

Have a positive and proactive mindset

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
£28,448.89 - £32,163.86 (dependent on qualifications and experience and 1 sleep-in per week)

Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)

Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000

Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards

Free Meals on Shift

Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding Requirement
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.
Application Process
Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:
Values Based Interview – We'll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures' culture

Competency Questions – You'll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.

For more information on our interview process, click here:?Interviewing
If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on??or?01925 759 162.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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Location:
Tyldesley
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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