Occupational Opportunities Senior Support Worker

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The Care4CE Occupational Opportunities service offers socially-inclusive, outdoor conservation and horticultural projects for adults with mental health conditions, drug and alcohol dependency and learning disabilities. The service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable 37 hour per week Senior Support Worker to join the team.

The Care4CE Occupational Opportunities service offers socially-inclusive, outdoor conservation and horticultural projects for adults with mental health conditions, drug and alcohol dependency and learning disabilities. The service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable 37 hour per week Senior Support Worker to join the team. The successful candidate will have or be able to develop the following skills:

• Deliver high quality and person-centred support.
• Maintain service-user records.
• Plan and coordinate suitable seasonal activities according to service-user's interests and abilities.
• Experience and knowledge of gardening/horticulture.
• Experience of working with adults with additional needs.
• Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take the initiative and work without direct supervision.

This is a rewarding role that requires a patient and sensitive approach to the needs of the people we support, focusing on outcomes to enable them to achieve their goals. Desired outcomes for service-users include a sense of belonging, learning or regaining skills with a focus on prevention and progressive recovery towards increased independence. Our horticultural projects also provide the wider health benefits of participating in meaningful outdoor activities.

The service operates from 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and you will be required to work in various locations. Therefore, a flexible approach is a requirement.

Please ring Emma Holland on 01625 374928 for an informal chat about the role

If you think you have the qualities essential for this role, we welcome your application. Induction and training relevant to supporting adults will be given to successful applicants.