Female Senior Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Female Senior Support Worker in Chipping Barnet, Greater London. The role involves supervising care delivery and supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a caring environment. This position offers flexible shifts and a starting salary of £13.82 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Free training and apprenticeships

Career progression opportunities

DBS check paid

Refer a Friend Scheme

Pension & Share Save Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Experience with mental health challenges or challenging behavior.
• Passionate about empowering vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of care and household activities.
• Ensure service users’ welfare and safety.
• Update person-centred support plans.
• Participate in staff supervision and appraisals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Calm and resilient demeanor

Ability to work alone or in a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Female Senior Support Worker – Barnet, Greater London

Salary: £13.82 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week (24/7 rota)
Holidays: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Why Join CareTech?

• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Full induction to Care Certificate standards
• Free training and apprenticeships in Health & Social Care
• Career progression and development opportunities
• DBS check paid prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250
• Stakeholder Pension & Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards and recognition schemes
• CareTech Foundation grants for family & friends

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Wake Night Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and complex needs. You will be responsible for supervising care delivery, ensuring safety, and supporting service users to lead as ordinary a life as possible. Flexibility is key as shifts include weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of care and household activities
• Ensure service users’ welfare, safety, and participation in daily routines
• Act as case coordinator and update person-centred support plans
• Participate in recruitment, staff supervision, appraisals, and coaching
• Maintain accurate records and reports for staff and service users
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Care Standards, and company policies

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or challenging behaviour
• Calm, resilient, and confident working alone or in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and promoting high safeguarding standards

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across 300+ services nationwide. We specialise in helping people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex care requirements live fulfilling, independent lives.

DBS Disclosure is required prior to starting; the cost is covered by the employer.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits:From: £13.82 To: £13.82 per hour