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NHS Jobs; Oadby; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage up to £13.75

Refer a friend bonus

Mileage refund 35p per mile

Career development & funded training

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Agincare Leicestershire, Oadby is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead hands-on care while coordinating a team across multiple locations. You will shape person-centred plans and ensure compassionate, consistent support for individuals with varying needs.

The role requires leadership experience, a full UK driving licence and a desire to develop professionally within a leading UK care provider. Benefits include training and a pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role.
• Confidence supporting complex needs.
• Full UK driving licence and own car.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care is required.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care desirable or working towards.
• Strong organisation and IT skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior team leadership

Complex needs support

Driving licence & car

IT skills

Organisational skills

Right to work in UK

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable/working towards)

Job description

Package Description: Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare Leicestershire, Oadby team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Sileby. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to truly shape the quality of care and support we provide.

What we offer:

• Up to £13.75 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• 35p per mile
• Career development & fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

The people you'll support:

Youll support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person is unique, and youll help ensure their care is person-centred, consistent, and tailored to their lifestyle, whether thats providing personal care, helping with daily routines or enjoying days out or quieter time at home.

We're looking for:

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role
• Confidence supporting complex needs
• Full UK driving licence and own car
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards)
• Strong organisation and IT skills
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

Your role:

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

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.