Lead Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Lead Support Worker to provide vital support to vulnerable adults. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, ensuring they achieve their personal goals while living independently. With a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits such as a joining bonus and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Join a team that values respect, dignity, and personal growth!

Benefits

£500 joining bonus

Additional annual leave after 5 years

Long Service Awards

Sick leave pay

Social Care Wales registration fees paid

Mileage reimbursement

Career development and funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to coach and mentor support staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to tenants with complex needs.
• Coach support staff to deliver effective care.
• Support tenants in new care settings to ensure stability.

Skills

Support for vulnerable adults

Coaching support staff

Complex needs management

Job description

Job Description: Lead Support Worker

Community Lives Consortium is a Registered Charity and Domiciliary Care Agency providing support for people with learning or physical disabilities to live independently within the communities of Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot.

Are you seeking a rewarding role supporting vulnerable adults to achieve their personal goals? We value treating individuals with respect and dignity, and we invite you to join our team!

Salary and Benefits

£11.55 per hour for support shifts, plus £67.75 per sleep-in shift. The Lead Support Worker programme offers a higher rate of £11.55 per hour when supporting individuals directly, with annual earnings up to £24,088.68 (pro-rata for part-time roles).

Note: The premium rate does not apply during leave, training, or additional hours voluntarily worked to cover support needs.

Our comprehensive training and workplace learning programs enable career progression into management roles. Lead Support Workers are based in localities but may work across different services as required.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality support to tenants with complex needs
• Coaching support staff to deliver effective care
• Supporting tenants in new care settings to ensure stability
• Acting up in the absence of the Personal Support Manager
• Supporting tenants with diverse complex needs and undertaking relevant training

Additional Benefits

• £500 joining bonus (pro-rata for part-time), payable in two instalments
• Additional annual leave after 5 years of service
• Long Service Awards at milestones
• Up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay sick leave
• Social Care Wales registration fees paid
• 65p per mile for work-related travel
• Career development and funded qualifications
• Referral schemes, discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme, and wellbeing support

Requirements

You will need to:

• Work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, nights, and sleep-ins
• Hold a current UK driving license with Business Class 1 vehicle insurance

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and pre-employment health assessment, along with proof of right to work in the UK, employment history, and references.