Senior Support Lead - Autism Care & Independence

Voyage Care; Woolmer Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/weekend pay premium

Overtime pay premium

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

24/7 GP service

Health cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Training and development

Job summary

Voyage Care in Hindhead is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our residential service. You will lead shifts, support the team and help people with autism and complex needs live independent lives.

This role involves rota management, inductions, training, medication administration, budgeting support, and promoting meaningful community engagement, with a welcoming, supportive team environment and DBS checks applied.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in health and social care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the wider team.
• Allocate rotas and shift responsibilities.
• Assist with inductions, supervision and training.
• Administer medication and manage orders.
• Support budgeting and financial management for individuals.
• Promote independence, choice and community engagement.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Mentor and role-model for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Autism support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Voyage Care in Hindhead is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our residential service. You will lead shifts, support the team and help people with autism and complex needs live independent lives.

This role involves rota management, inductions, training, medication administration, budgeting support, and promoting meaningful community engagement, with a welcoming, supportive team environment and DBS checks applied.