Senior Support Worker

Location: Lighthouse Care, Manchester Salary: £13.75 per hour Hours: 8:00pm – 8:00am Make a Difference Every Night Are you an experienced Support Worker or Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a compassionate, reliable and confident Shift Coordinator/Senior Support Worker to join the team at Lighthouse Care in Manchester, supporting adults with complex mental health needs, alcohol and substance misuse, and other complex support needs. As Shift Coordinator, you'll play an important role in ensuring the service runs safely and effectively throughout the night. You'll support your colleagues, coordinate the shift and help ensure the people we support receive high-quality, person-centred care. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting others and making a genuine difference to people's lives. What You'll Be Doing As Our Shift Coordinator, You Will

• Coordinate the smooth running of the service throughout the night.
• Provide guidance, support and encouragement to colleagues on shift.
• Ensure care plans and risk management plans are followed appropriately.
• Support colleagues with key working responsibilities and the delivery of person-centred support.
• Safely administer and record medication in line with care plans and company procedures.
• Monitor care standards and ensure records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Complete effective handovers and communicate important information to the wider team.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to incidents, concerns or changes in people's needs.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and best practice at all times.
• Support the people we care for to maintain their independence, wellbeing and recovery goals.
• Encourage engagement with recovery programmes and meaningful activities.
• Escalate concerns appropriately to the General Manager or on-call manager.
• Help create a positive, respectful and supportive environment for both colleagues and the people we support. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about care and confident in taking responsibility for a shift. You'll Ideally Have
• Previous experience working in Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting adults with mental health or complex support needs.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to support and coordinate colleagues during a shift.
• The ability to remain calm and make sensible decisions in challenging situations.
• A compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices.
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to seek additional support. Desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or Shift Coordinator.
• Medication administration experience.
• Experience working with people with complex mental health needs, substance misuse or other complex support requirements. What We Offer
• £13.75 per hour
• 12-hour night shifts, 8:00pm – 8:00am
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Paid NVQ qualifications.
• Free DBS.*
• 28 days annual leave.*
• Meals provided whilst on shift.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining, cinema and much more.
• Opportunities to develop your career within Bloomcare. Why Join Lighthouse Care? At Bloomcare, we believe great care starts with great people. You'll be joining a supportive team where your experience and contribution are valued. Whether you're an experienced Senior Support Worker looking for your next challenge or an experienced Support Worker ready to take on more responsibility, we'll give you the training and support you need to succeed. Apply Today Join the Lighthouse Care team and make a difference every night. Bloomcare is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates currently living and working overseas and are not accepting applications requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship at this time.
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