Lead Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 22,464 - 37,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Refer a friend

Full DBS disclosure paid for

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment partners with a premier Christchurch, Dorset nursing home to recruit a Lead Senior Support Worker. Lead day-to-day care operations, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of person-centred care.

The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care with 2–3 years in a Senior Support Worker role. The role offers £15.00 per hour, up to £37,440 annually, full-time day shifts, and a benefits package including induction, training, EAP, Blue Light Card, loyalty

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• 2-3 years' experience as a Senior Support Worker is preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities are essential.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in leadership and operational duties.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, Local Authority, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in the local on-call system and manage staff rotas.
• Promote person-centred care and communication.
• Oversee medication management and stock control.
• Conduct staff interviews, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and review care plans monthly.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money.
• Attend social reviews and support incident reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Person-Centred Care

Staff Training

Rota Management

Communication

Incident Handling

Budget Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Lead Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Christchurch, Dorset area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for individuals

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

As a Lead Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

• Support the Home Manager in leadership and operational duties
• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers
• Ensure compliance with CQC, Local Authority, and Health & Safety regulations
• Participate in the local on-call system and manage staff rotas
• Promote person-centred care and communication
• Oversee medication management and stock control
• Conduct staff interviews, training, and performance reviews
• Maintain accurate care documentation and review care plans monthly
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money
• Attend social reviews and support incident reporting

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• At least 2-3 years' experience as a Senior Support Worker
• Regulatory Compliance
• Person-Centred Care
• Staff Training & Development
• Rota & Resource Management
• Communication & Relationship Building
• Incident & Complaint Handling
• Budget Awareness & Revenue Monitoring

The successful Lead Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £15.00 per hour and the annual salary up to £37,440 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend
• Full DBS disclosure paid for