Senior Support Worker
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Job Summary
Looking to take the next step in your social care career
Partners in Support are recruiting Senior Support Workers / Team Leaders (Lead Support Workers) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
This is an opportunity for experienced Support Workers to step into a leadership role combining hands-on support with responsibility for guiding and developing a staff team.
As a Senior Support Worker you will play a key role in supporting the Locality Manager and ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centred support. You will help shape the service role model best practice and contribute to positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality person-centred support
- Conduct supervisions observations and support staff development
- Support rota coordination and day-to-day service operations
- Role model best practice and positive support approaches
- Work closely with the Locality Manager to maintain service standards
- Build strong relationships with individuals families and professionals
- Promote independence choice and wellbeing for those we support
- Support with medication processes and ensure compliance with policies
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 1 years experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Passion for empowering people and delivering person-centred support
- Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in challenging situations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with families and professionals
- Experience supporting or guiding other staff (formal or informal)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence preferred (depending on service needs)
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends evenings bank holidays and sleep-ins
Benefits
Earnings & Pay
- From 13.91 per hour
- 75 per sleep-in
- Overtime and on-call opportunities available
- Typical full-time earnings
Career Development
- Clear progression into management roles
- Full induction and bespoke training programme
- Ongoing development and leadership opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Birthday off increased annual leave with service
- Guaranteed hours
- Paid DBS check
- Blue Light Card & Care Professional Academy discounts
- Costco membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition awards & social events
- Friendly and supportive working environment
Apply today we are actively reviewing applications and may close this role early due to demand.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism since 2008. Call us today on: 01438 746243 for more information. Your Life, Your Way.
