Lead Support Worker: Autism & Learning Disabilities Care

Agincare; Grantham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Training & development

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Agincare North is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Grantham to lead hands-on care and supervise a team across multiple locations. You’ll support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, coordinate care plans, and help ensure safe, person‑centred everyday routines.

This role combines practical care with leadership duties, offers £13.75 per hour, a refer-a-friend bonus, funded training, pension, and wellbeing support as part of our committed UK‑wide care team.

Qualifications

• Senior/team leader experience in care settings.
• Ability to support individuals with complex needs.
• Strong organisation and IT skills for care planning.
• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on care including personal support and activities.
• Support and guide team members across locations.
• Review care plans, risk assessments and records.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Lead shifts to ensure high‑quality, consistent support.

Skills

Senior team leader experience

Supporting complex needs

Organisation & IT skills

Right to work in UK (12 months+)

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable/working towards

Job description

Agincare North is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Grantham to lead hands-on care and supervise a team across multiple locations. You’ll support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, coordinate care plans, and help ensure safe, person‑centred everyday routines.

This role combines practical care with leadership duties, offers £13.75 per hour, a refer-a-friend bonus, funded training, pension, and wellbeing support as part of our committed UK‑wide care team.