Senior Specialist Support Worker 25/31

Clinks; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a compassionate Senior Specialist Support Worker for their East Lancashire team. The role involves leading a team to support individuals with complex needs, providing direct support with daily living, and ensuring meaningful community engagement. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a values-driven approach to care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Employer’s contributory pension scheme

EAP scheme

Other generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to learn about supporting people with complex needs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A values-driven approach to care and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Specialist Support Workers.
• Develop and review person-centred support, risk, and PBS plans.
• Liaise with families and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Imagine Independence is a leading charity supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and complex needs.

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactiveSenior Specialist Support Workerto join our East Lancashire team.

You’ll lead a team supporting individuals with diverse needs including autism, acquired brain injuries, and complex behaviours.

You’ll also provide direct support with daily living and personal care, helping people live independently and meaningfully in their community.

Job Reference: 25/31

Hours: 30 hours per week – part time (includes alternate weekends, sleep-ins, includes hours on and off rota to support people and complete senior tasks)

Salary: £22,231.25 + £30/day on-call (rota basis)

Benefits: Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Specialist Support Workers
• Develop and review person-centred support, risk, and PBS plans
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Attend team and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Work on a rolling rota including evenings, alternate weekends, and sleep-ins
• Cover shifts and participate in the on-call rota as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or willingness to learn about supporting people with complex needs
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A values-driven approach to care and support

Our Values

At Imagine, we live by our values every day. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to:

• Meaningful Living – Using empathy to bring together people and resources to make everyday life accessible to all.
• Nurturing Individuality – Supporting people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
• Focused Dedication – Showing up each day ready to learn, grow, and never give up on people.
• Challenging Ideas – Staying real and focused on what matters most, always striving for better.
• Generous Sharing – Sharing our experiences and knowledge to provide the best possible service.

This post may close early if enough applications are received.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.

Under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we only require one female and one male candidates at the present time for specific roles as detailed above.

Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.