Senior Support Worker (Rockliffe Court, Darlington)

Senior Support Worker (Male) - Rockliffe Court, Hurworth, Darlington

£16.67 per hour

37.5 hours per week, Permanent 

This post is for male applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SJOG for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our supported living service for adults with autism and related conditions. There will be a requirement for lone working within this role. 

If you have a contemporary understanding of autism and are interested in developing the latest research and practice skills so that people with autism can thrive in their local community, then we want to hear from you!

Our autism practice model is based on academically approved standards, and is aligned with autism good practice and national guidance.

Your will be responsible for providing the day to day shift lead support for people with autism in a residential setting. The aim of this role is to provide hospitable, compassionate and respectful support; and to ensure that people with autism can positively live and achieve their outcomes in a community close to their families and friends. 

Essential criteria:

Key attributes: 

• You will have the ability to talk confidently about autism and demonstrate your knowledge in practice.
• You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principles and practice.
• You will have experience of monitoring support planning so that it remains current to people’s needs.
• You will have experience of working co-productively with people with autism, families and professionals.
• You will be able to lead the team when the manager is not present and ensure that standards are sustained at all times.
• Work flexibly on a rota basis along with colleagues/management team.
• You are solution focused and able to remedy situations quickly.

Key criteria:

• You will have worked within a senior position with experience of working and managing a similar service/team.
• You will understand the quality and compliance requirements of a residential care home.

Benefits and Rewards: 

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Specialised training programme that surpasses national and practice standards.

Please click here to view the full job description and person specification.

For further information about the advertised role, please contact Toni Fyfe, Head of Operations on tonifyfe@sjog.org.uk