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Kingdom Housing Assocation - Senior Support Worker
Created: 10/02/2016
News/Events Category: Job Vacancies
Senior Support Worker
39 hours per week
Salary £19,818 (Unqualified), £20,345 (Qualified) Per Annum £9.77 per hour unqualified, £10.03 qualified
Please quote vacancy number 335
Would you like to assist vulnerable adults to live an independent life? Kingdom provides support services to individuals who have been diagnosed with a learning disability, autism and/or challenging behaviour in the Falkirk Area.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to oversee support packages and assist the coordinator in the management of the service. This service will require the use of CALM theory and physical intervention techniques.
This service involves shift work including sleepovers and would require you to be flexible with your working hours. A minimum of two years' experience in a support and care setting is essential. Candidates must also hold an SVQ two qualification in Care or a related field in line with the SSSC registration criteria.
In addition to this, successful candidates will be required to complete SVQ 3 within 2 years of starting employment and a Professional Development Award (PDA) in supervision. Please note, you must hold an SVQ 3 in Care or a related field to meet the qualified point on the salary scale.
You need to be registered as a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for the purpose of regulated work with protected adults. The cost of membership (whether a new or existing member) is borne by you. If you are not already a member the cost will be £59, for existing members this will be £18.
In return for the above they offer an attractive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, 37 days paid annual leave and an additional payment for sleepovers.
Further information and application packs are available from their website by clicking here
E-mail: [email protected] or telephone 01592 632577 (Voicemail) quoting vacancy number 335.
The closing date for applications is Friday 19 February 2016 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 02 March 2016.
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