Senior Support Worker

About the role

Annitsford Drive [NE23 7AP] is a Supported Living service providing support to 3 young men.

Applicants will need to be experienced in delivering services of excellence to autistic adults and complex needs. Knowledge and experience of positive behavioural approaches is essential, as is the ability to model best practice in all aspects of your work.

Experience of supervising a team is required, and a proactive approach to your work is essential

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
• Could have a level of fitness that enables participation in activities as part of agreed programmes
• Although not essential, a clean driving license would be advantageous
• Are mature, compassionate and can be an excellent role model.
• Are able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of the people you will be supporting
• Possess good verbal, written and IT skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a qualification relevant to the role, or be willing to work torwards one
• Would be willing to deputize the Team Leader in their absence, including being part of a senior team proving senior on call cover
• Be willing to develop your knowledge of the role of the Care Quality Commission as the regulatory body for the social care provision

In return, ESPA can offer you:

• 6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 8 weeks
• Company pension scheme/life assurance
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive 2-week induction with continuous training and development #
• Excellent career progression
• Family friendly policies

Additional information

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For more information on the role please contact; Ollie Hales, Team Leader ollie.hales@espa.org.uk or Clare Wheatley, Manager, on clare.wheatley@espa.org.uk