Lead Support Worker: Person-Centred Care & Team Leadership

Priory Group; Hammerwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker for the Highfields site in Staffordshire to lead and supervise care staff, ensuring safe, person-centred support for residents with autism or learning disabilities.

You will role-model best practices, coach colleagues, oversee daily operations, and support residents to live independent lives while maintaining compliance and high care standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Coaching

Problem-solving

Dignity

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Job description

Priory Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker for the Highfields site in Staffordshire to lead and supervise care staff, ensuring safe, person-centred support for residents with autism or learning disabilities.

You will role-model best practices, coach colleagues, oversee daily operations, and support residents to live independent lives while maintaining compliance and high care standards.