Ilm Agency

The Role We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team. We are recruiting for LSL Gorseway which is an all female unit. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care, leading by example, and supporting both service users and staff. This is an exciting opportunity if you are seriously looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference. Key Responsibilities • Provide person-centred support to service users, promoting independence and choice, • Report writing and documentation., • tracking young people's expenses & reporting., • Recruitment training/induction of newly employed staff., • Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of support workers, • Conduct supervision meetings with staff., • Ensure clients’ assessment and risk management., • Develop and implement care plans in partnership with service users and professionals, • Conduct engaging work sessions to achieve support goals., • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and all relevant legislation, • Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping, • Respond to emergencies and resolve issues as they arise About You • Minimum 2 years experience in a support worker or similar role (essential), • Experience of leading teams to achieve team goals., • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards), • Strong communication, and organisational skills, • A caring, empathetic, and patient approach, • An understanding of Equality and Diversity in service delivery., • An understanding of The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023., • Have excellent people and administrative management skills., • Must have excellent decision Making & Problem Solving skills, • Have person-centred support or care skills., • Thrive on change and enjoy dynamic diverse environments., • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required, • Must be ready to work out of office hours and during weekends., • Right to work in the UK What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • Pension scheme, • Free car parking space How to Apply If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a team that values your skills and dedication, we would love to hear from you! Lighthouse SL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.