Senior Support Worker - £ 13.75 P/h

Senior support worker
Join a leading organization dedicated to providing support and care within the homelessness sector. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
Job description

• Co-produce and manage individual support plans.
• Assist with staff recruitment processes and service referrals.
• Lead shifts in the absence of the Service Manager, providing guidance and support to the team.
• Mentor and supervise junior Support Workers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment for clients, promoting their well-being and independence.

Requirements
We're looking for you, if:

• You possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in a support worker role, ideally within homelessness, mental health, or addictions services.
• You hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• You demonstrate a passion for supporting individuals facing challenges, such as homelessness, mental health issues, or substance misuse.
• You possess strong communication, interpersonal, and team working skills.
• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• You are available to start immediately.
• Advantageous: Experience in a senior support worker capacity.

What we offer

• Competitive salary: £13.75 per hour (rising to £13.89)
• 36 hours per week
• Various shift patterns
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit (2x salary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Fully funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

Experience
3+ years
Skills

• Mentoring
• Team Leadership

Professional knowledge

• Homelessness support
• Mental health awareness

Qualification required
SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent

Call to action
This is a highly urgent position. If you meet the above criteria and are available immediately, please submit your CV. We are aiming for a rapid hiring process and encourage immediate applications from qualified candidates.

If you're ready to start or continue a rewarding career in care, we want to hear from you. You can reach out to Aqeela Fatima on for a confidential discussion or further information.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.