Senior Support Worker

Brook Street; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and support young people with complex needs. You will deliver high-quality care, mentor staff, and promote best practices. The ideal candidate has a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification and experience in residential care. This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression into leadership roles

Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications

Enhanced maternity package

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential care, preferably with children or young people.
• Confidence in managing complex behaviours and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Lead shifts, mentor staff, and provide guidance as a Senior Support Worker.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Senior Support Worker
Location: Birkenhead, CH42
Salary: £29,392.70 - £32,792.66 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to lead and make a real impact? Join our residential care team and help support young people with complex needs in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with day-to-day operations

• Lead shifts, mentor staff, and provide guidance as a Senior Support Worker

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans

• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and best practices at all times

• Supervise, train, and support staff development

• Monitor care plans and ensure positive outcomes for each young person

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative systems

Requirements

• Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification - Essential

• Proven experience in residential care (children or young people preferred)

• Confident in managing complex behaviours and safeguarding responsibilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Resilient, flexible, and committed to making a difference

Why Join Us

• Career progression into leadership roles

• Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications

• Enhanced maternity package

• Generous annual leave allowance

• Work that is genuinely rewarding and meaningful

Take the next step in your career and become a valued Senior Support Worker in a team that changes lives every day.

Job Reference: #YF28