We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker within our North Manchester Learning Disabilities /Mental Health Service to provide person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and other mental health needs living in their own homes.

Working with a small highly skilled team of support workers, you will assist the Registered Team Manager and Support Coordinator in the management and provision of 24-hour support across flats within a supported living setting.

You must have a good understanding of learning disabilities and person-centred practice as well as a commitment to developing the service and the staff team.

You will be responsible for:

• Maximising service user outcomes by working closely with the service user, their family and friends, staff and involved professionals
• Developing and managing staff, including staff training, supervision and appraisal
• Supporting managers with business planning and service developments
• Supporting managers with Quality Assurance and CQC compliance
• Auditing of service paperwork on a monthly basis

In return, we offer a full induction and training program and manager support.

Relevant and transferable skills, as well as experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities, are essential within this post