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NFP People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

Pension

Employee assistance

WageStream

Rewards & discounts

Job summary

Not For Profit People is seeking a Senior Support Worker in East Lancashire to join a small team. This hands-on role combines direct support with first-line management responsibilities, helping people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently and participate in valued activities.

You will supervise staff, develop individual support packages, manage rotas, and contribute to a safe, well-run service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Flexible to work evenings, alternate weekends and shared on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support.
• Assisting supervision and development of specialist staff.
• Supporting the management of staff rotas.
• Developing and delivering individual support packages.
• Promoting a safe, effective and smoothly run service.
• Taking part in the shared on-call rota.
• Working flexibly, including evenings and alternate weekends.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Care

Job description

Help people with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling, active and independent lives.

Position: Senior Support Worker

Location: East Lancashire

Salary: £14 per hour, approximately £26,936 per annum, plus £67 per sleepover

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join a positive and supportive team in East Lancashire.

This is a hands-on role combining direct support with first-line management responsibilities. You will support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs, helping them enjoy greater independence and take part in activities they value.

Working closely with the Team Leader and wider staff team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support
• Assisting with the supervision and development of specialist support staff
• Supporting the management of staff rotas
• Helping to develop and deliver individual support packages
• Promoting a safe, effective and smoothly run service
• Taking part in the shared on-call rota
• Working flexibly, including evenings and alternate weekends

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership and management skills.

About You

You will have significant experience of supporting people with complex needs and a genuine commitment to helping others live fulfilling lives.

You will also need:

• A Diploma or NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Adult Care
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues
• A calm and positive approach when working under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, alternate weekends and shared on-call duties
• An open-minded, energetic approach and a good sense of humour

About the Organisation

You will be joining an innovative community-based organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs.

The organisation is committed to developing its staff and offers a range of benefits, including six weeks' holiday inclusive of bank holidays, a pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, WageStream, employee rewards and discounts at its social enterprises.

Training opportunities may include Mental Health First Aid, BSL Level 1, apprenticeships, NVQ qualifications and ILM Level 3, subject to eligibility.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Lead Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Team Leader, Care Team Leader or Supported Living Team Leader. #INDSCP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)