Senior Support Worker

Priory; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Old Vicarage Dewsbury is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead care teams and deliver person-centred support to adults with complex needs. You will supervise staff, coach colleagues, and ensure high standards of safety and dignity.

You’ll coordinate plans, administer medication safely, manage finances with integrity, and contribute to training and development within a supportive residential setting run by Priory.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings as a Senior/Lead Worker.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate care staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support delivery of person-centred care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and participate in meaningful activities
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to staff development
• Administer medication safely according to procedures
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budgeting
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and compliance with legislation
• Monitor and support team performance and resolve operational issues
• Maintain up-to-date training for safe practice

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Dignity & independence

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: The Old Vicarage Dewsbury

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Priory Old Vicarage offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, autistic spectrum, complex needs, communication difficulties and mild to moderate challenging behaviours or epilepsy.

What you’ll be doing

Senior Support Worker role: Act as a positive role model, supervise and guide support staff, deliver high‑quality person‑centred care, supervise operations, coach colleagues, lead team meetings, support residents to live independent lives.

• Supervise and support delivery of person‑centred support and care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation and effective communication
• Ensure residents have person‑centred plans and are supported to participate in meaningful activities
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development
• Administer medication safely in line with procedures
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing operational issues as needed
• Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge for safe practice

What you’ll bring to the role

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support
• Knowledge of care standards, policies and safeguarding practices
• Reliable, flexible, proactive problem solving
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures

What we will give you in return

We provide support with regular career conversations, full training and pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.