Senior Support Worker

Making Space Charity; Bridford; On-site; GBP 20,816 - 25,442; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to 30% of wages as earned

Electric car scheme

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Double time for holiday shifts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Support Worker at Ashwood Court Residential. This role involves supervising support staff and providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and mental health issues. Applicants are required to have experience in a similar role and knowledge of care plans. Additionally, the role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including holiday buy/sell options and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker is essential.
• Knowledge of person-centred care plans is required.
• Ability to work with diverse adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to support staff.
• Support adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Carry out tasks as per care plans, including medication administration.
• Assist with accessing the community and daily living activities.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker

Knowledge of person-centred care

Ability to work with diverse populations

Valid DBS certification

Job description

Senior Support Worker – Ashwood Court Residential (Lowton, WA3 2RB)

Salary: £23,129.60 per annum. Hours: 32 hours per week, with occasional sleep‑in shifts paid at an additional rate.

This role is based at Ashwood Court Residential in Lowton. The Senior Support Worker will supervise and delegate tasks to a team of support workers, ensuring values‑based support is delivered to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to support staff.
• Support adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person‑centred basis.
• Carry out tasks as per care plans, including medication administration.
• Assist with accessing the community and domestic tasks such as shopping and daily living activities.
• Reschedule or manage sleep‑in duties as required.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Support Worker (or Senior Support Worker) is essential.
• Knowledge of person‑centred care plans and medication administration.
• Ability to work with diverse adult populations including those with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions.
• Valid DBS and ability to pass referral checks.

Benefits

• Stream – access up to 30% of wages as earned.
• Electric car scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations).
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year, pro rata for part‑time, including bank holidays.
• Double time paid for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Holiday buy/sell up to 2 weeks, statutory limits apply.
• Learning library via e‑portal.
• Professional and personal development with qualifications 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin.
• Internal promotion opportunities – at least half of senior posts are filled internally.
• Travel schemes including cycle‑to‑work, car maintenance and £0.45 per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly & annual awards.
• Pension scheme – 3% employer contribution minimum.
• Paid sick leave.

Legal and Equality

Successive applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.