Lead Support Worker - Social Care

Home Group Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services organization is seeking a Lead Support Worker in Bath. This part-time role offers £13.21 per hour and includes 34 days of leave, flexible working, and extensive benefits. You'll lead support efforts, coordinate team activities, and empower customers. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Care or willingness to obtain it. Join a top-rated employer committed to making a real difference.

Benefits

34 days leave, rising to 39

Health cash plan worth over £1140

Matching pension contribution up to 7%

Instant pay access

800+ discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Care.
• Experience working with customers with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead support planning and coordinate support workers.
• Balance support activities, safeguarding, and administrative tasks.
• Help customers build independence for community living.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Experience in supported housing

Ability to work under own initiative

Calm under pressure

Experience with mental health issues

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lead Support Worker – Earn £13.21 per hour (£25,838 per annum pro rata) plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and health cash plan worth over £1140. Permanent, part time (30 hpw), Bath. We can’t offer a CoS for this role. Home, a place where you belong.

Want to be part of a team that truly cares, not only about our customers, but about you too? Our colleagues tell us that working here feels different. We’re brilliant at what we do, and we look after each other just as much as we support our customers. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in your current job, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.

What you’ll do

• Lead support planning and coordinate our Support Workers to deliver person-centred support
• Balance support, safeguarding, admin and meetings while guiding colleagues and managing caseloads
• Support Customers with daily tasks like budgeting, cooking and attending appointments
• Work with multi-agency teams to safeguard and empower our customers
• Help customers build independence and prepare for their move-on into the community

Why join us

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!

You have

• Passion and experience in supporting others ideally in a supported housing setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or are willing to work towards it)
• Experience assessing referrals and coordinating support
• The ability to work under your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach
• Ideally experience working with customers with mental health issues and/or alcohol and substance use

The practical bits

• We generally work Monday to Friday, we’re also flexible to support customers who are studying or working
• We can be flexible to agree your working pattern with you
• You’ll primarily work from our service in central Bath which is handy for town in your lunch break!
• You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay)

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”)
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Instant pay access with Stream
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more

Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Support Coordinator Job Description, (what we call the role internally!) find out about us, for help to apply and our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait. For reasonable adjustments email [e-mail].