Senior Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; Abbots Langley; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sleep-in payments

Overtime opportunities

Birthday off

Induction and training

Guaranteed hours

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Partners in Support in Abbots Langley is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a small team and deliver day-to-day care for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role is permanent, full-time, with shift patterns across early, late and night hours.

You will coach staff, conduct supervisions, and promote a positive, person-centered culture while ensuring high-quality support. The company offers training, development opportunities and a competitive hourly rate (£13.91-£15.13) with

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Full UK Manual driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Lead by example and provide coaching through supervision and 1:1 support.
• Support Locality Manager with day-to-day staff leadership.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.
• Cover shifts across a 7-day cycle and manage flexible scheduling.

Kenntnisse

Experience with LD/Autism

Liaison with families

Full UK Driving Licence

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Abbots Langley

Compensation: £13.91 - £15.13 / hour

Description

Do you have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism? Are you looking for a step up into a Senior Support Worker role? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated ‘Outstanding’. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centered support.

About us

With us, you’ll never be just a number; you’ll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We’re proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

Joining us as a Senior Support Worker, you'll work alongside the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and support to the staff team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.

You’ll lead by example, provide coaching and guidance through supervisions, observations, and 1:1 support, and help create a positive culture where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork, kindness and mutual support are valued. Through regular check-ins, meaningful supervision, performance reviews and ongoing communication, you'll feel supported both personally and professionally.

We also invest heavily in training and development. From a comprehensive induction to specialist learning opportunities, leadership development & career progression pathways, we'll help you build your confidence, develop new skills, and achieve your career goals.

The shift patterns are (approximately, subject to change): 7.15am to 2.45pm, 2.45 to 10pm, 10pm to 7.15am. We need you to be as flexible as possible to cover these shifts within a small team, all dedicated to one person. If you are employed full-time, you will work 5 shifts over 7 days.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Able to work 08:00 - 20:00 on a rota basis.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
• Must have a full UK Manual driving license.

Benefits

As a Lead Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep in duties, overtime and on-call duties. With these opportunities, Lead Support Workers earn on average* £41,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.

What We Offer:

• The pay rates are £13.91 per hour to £15.13 per hour. With the higher rate, will be working one on-call weekend per month in addition to your usual hours. Plus £75 per sleep-in shift worked.
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service
• Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression
• Guaranteed hours
• Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation

*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full-time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate.