We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Senior Support Worker. This is a hybrid position, combining the responsibilities of a Senior Support Worker (26 hours per week) and a Support Worker (9 hours per week), total 35 hours per week (plus as and when required).
Experience in brain injury and complex care is desirable in supporting a gentleman who sustained multiple complex injuries following a road traffic collision.
About our client:
“My son loved the outdoors and countryside before his accident. I would like people around him who are happy to get stuck in, wear wellies, and be part of this important next stage in his recovery.
If you feel you are that person and are happy to work as part of a team alongside his family—including my grandson, who is keen to be involved in his dad’s recovery—we would love to hear from you.”
If you are creative, enjoy the outdoors, and have a love for animals, you would be well-suited to support our client in accessing the community and engaging in meaningful activities that promote his rehabilitation. Owning wellies is essential.
Our client is currently in a low awareness state and is physically, functionally, and cognitively dependent on others for all aspects of care. However, he engages well with his family, friends, and care team.
His rehabilitation is supported by a multidisciplinary team including a Neuro Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, and Speech and Language Therapist, who provide ongoing guidance and training.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the client’s wellbeing, safety, and quality of life.
- Building a positive working relationship with the client and his family.
- Working alongside the Team Leader in leading, managing, and supervising the support team.
- Working alongside the Team Leader to oversee the delivery and overall management of care.
- Working collaboratively with the client’s parents, maintaining clear communication
- Delivering and maintaining high standards of personal care.
- Assisting with managing staff rotas.
- Working alongside the Team Leader to mentor and support staff in line with their roles and responsibilities.
- Taking a lead in arranging organising client activities.
Working Pattern:
- 26 hours per week as a Senior Support Worker
- 9 hours per week as a Support Worker
- On a rotating shift pattern as agreed between yourself and the Case Manager. You will usually be required to work Sunday to Saturday. However, the days of the week you are required to work will be variable, in accordance with Client needs and staffing requirements.
Pay
- In respect of shifts worked on Monday to Sunday of each week the Senior Support Worker will receive £17.00 per hour.
- In respect of shifts worked on Monday to Sunday of each week the Support Worker will receive £16.00 per hour.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halesworth IP19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Application question(s):
- Minimum of level 3 in Health & Social Care.
Experience:
- Team leader or senior support worker: 1 year (required).
- Support worker: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required).
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: In person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halesworth IP19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- minimum of level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience:
- team leader or senior support worker: 1 year (required)
- support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
