Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is recruiting a Senior Support Worker at our Supported Living Service in Alvaston, Derby. You will support the Management Team to deliver day-to-day care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions.

The role requires leadership, a commitment to development, and the ability to lead by example. Full induction, training, and the WE CARE framework support your growth; a driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to lead a staff team and devise rotas.
• Clean driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day provision of care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions.
• Lead a team by example and participate in management meetings.
• Contribute to staff development and training opportunities.
• Assist in rota planning and staff supervision.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Computer skills

Motivation

Job description

Up to £13.45 per hour

Alvaston, Derby

Full-Time, Part-Time

Creative Support have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team at our Supported Living Service in Alvaston, Derby. You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day provision of support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and/or mental health conditions.

Do you have what it takes?

As a Senior Support Worker you must have a good understanding of learning disabilities, complex care needs, and person-centred practice, and have a real commitment to your development and to the development of the service. You will be expected to contribute to management team meetings and to partake in development opportunities. You must be able to lead a team by example, demonstrating positive practice and values at all times. We offer a hands‑on management approach for Senior Support staff, and offer a full induction and access to relevant training. We are looking for someone who has strong commination, computer and motivational skills.

Our supported tenancies are vibrant and busy houses, we support individuals who actively engage with the local community, football plays a large part in the social calendar for several tenants, who are season ticket holders for Derby! Our tenants are always enthusiastic about being involved and we need someone who shares the same drive and passion about achieving goals and maximising independence, choice and opportunity.

At least one year’s experience in supporting people with learning disabilities is essential for this Senior Support Worker role, and experience supervising a staff team and devising rotas would be beneficial. Furthermore, a clean driving licence is preferable.

Vacancy Reference Number: 90690

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This role is not open to sponsorship within the UK.