Senior Support Worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Kensington and Chelsea. No personal care required, just the right values.£30,969.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.This is a fixted term contract until 30th September 2026.Our benefits include:Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.As a Senior Support Worker, you will be expected to undertake duties as part of the management team which includes supporting the team with their responsibilities whilst working flexibly to respond to the needs of your individual customer case load. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead Carry out administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the contract manager.Work proactively with the team to handle the service caseload and support an effective team approach to meeting each customer's identified needsMotivate your team and champion a positive local culture within your serviceCarry out initial assessment for new customers and keep up to date referral logDeliver effective resident meetings with customers and ensure that information, reporting and communicationPartnership working with a range of stakeholders including families, healthcare professionals, external personal assistants other support agencies to maximise outcomes for customersAbout you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business communityApproachable and open behaviourPrefers working as part of a group or teamIs fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgementWhat you'll bring:Essential:NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalentMinimum 2 years of experience working people with high complex needs.Desirable:Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualificationsAbout us:We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date