Most care roles ask you to do more with less support and leave you stuck at the same level for years. This Senior Support Worker position is different: you'll lead a tight-knit team of support workers, shape the culture of a small residential home, and get genuine development opportunities that actually progress your career. If you've got an NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and you're ready to step up, this is the role that recognises your leadership
You'll be working in a home that supports 7 adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, where your focus is on helping each person feel good about themselves and build the life they actually want. Small enough to make a real difference, big enough that you're not drowning in it. Your job is to ensure high standards of care, but also to actively encourage good community relationships and promote activities that matter to the people you support
As Senior Support Worker, you're the glue. You'll manage the support worker team, complete supervisions and audits, liaise with families and health professionals, and keep meticulous records that make care plans come alive. You'll work shifts from 8.30am to 9pm and 9pm to 8.30am as required, but you won't be doing it alone or unsupported. The home values its people, and that means investing in you too
This provider is a Real Living Wage Employer with transparent, fair pay that reflects your qualifications and experience. You get 5.6 weeks of annual leave including public holidays, your Enhanced DBS is fully paid, and they've backed in proper career development: QCF qualifications, progression routes, and genuine investment in your growth. This is a place where long service matters and gets recognised
What you will be doing
- Manage and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring all duties meet required standards and contribute to a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere
- Provide day-to-day support and care aligned with individual care and support plans, helping people build confidence and do what matters to them
- Complete supervisions, audits and accurate record-keeping, maintaining all documentation to care plan standards
- Liaise with health professionals and families, keeping everyone informed and working together
- Actively encourage community relationships and a variety of activities that promote wellbeing and engagement
Why you will love working here
- Competitive hourly pay of £15.25 to £15.85 depending on your experience and qualifications, with Real Living Wage commitment
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of 8 public holidays) so you actually get time to recharge
- Full Enhanced DBS check paid for by the service, plus any renewals
- Real career development: QCF qualifications funded and supported, with clear progression routes and long service recognition
- Employee Wellbeing Programme including Care First (confidential support anytime you need it), Circle (exercise, nutrition, counselling, discounts), NEST Pension with matched contributions up to 3%, Blue Light Card for discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, and a paid comprehensive induction to set you up for success
- Referral bonus: earn £250 when you refer someone who successfully joins and completes probation (up to £500 split between you and them)
Is this you?
- You hold an NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- You've got real experience working in care and you're ready to step into a leadership role with your own team
- You're genuinely committed to our values: you actually care about the people you support and show it every single day
- You're organised, can handle records and administration confidently, and you communicate well with families, colleagues and professionals
- You're over 18 and willing to work flexible shifts including waking nights when required
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.