Senior Support Worker

Job summary

MyTime Croydon is a Day Service for Adults over the age of 18 years. People who use MyTime Croydon have a learning disability, epilepsy, sensory impairment, complex physical/health needs, and behaviours that challenge.

The job will be within our Learning Disabilities MyTime Service and be based primarily within the MyTime CROYDON Service. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within all the learning disabilities MyTime Services, as need arises

People using our service find our service homely, welcoming, and stimulating. Our staffing team are dedicated to ensuring that all people's needs are cared for with compassion and respect.

The post presents an ideal opportunity for a professional, caring person to work as part of our team, improving the quality of life for the people we support.

The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 08.00 - 16.00 or 08.30 to 16.30

Main duties of the job

Were looking to recruit to our Team a highly motivated, enthusiastic Senior Support Worker who has the skills to lead and delegate staff, working flexibly within our day service provision.

Candidates must have experience of working in a patient facing role, supporting, and caring for people with a learning disability as well as good knowledge and experience of working in a Team.

Good communication skills, knowledge and awareness of Legislation including Safeguarding, Data Protection, Health Safety at Work Act are essential for this role.

You will also need to have good written skills including a good understanding of Information Technology, as part of this role involves the use of computers, input data as well as completing other necessary training requirements and Care Planning.

Part of a Senior Support Worker's role will be to liaise with other professionals inside / outside of our organisation. You will also be expected to liaise with other Local Authorities.

Our service offers a broad spectrum of tailored day opportunities through centre-based and community activities, helping people to improve their social skills whilst supporting to participate in new experiences.

We remain passionate about people, delivering person-centred care through extensive therapeutic activity-based support.

We encourage people using our service to be actively involved in the planning of their care, supporting individuals to live more meaningful lives by building confidence and friendships.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MyTime Croydon

17 Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 6AD

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MyTime Croydon

17 Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 6AD

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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