Senior Support Worker

SeeAbility; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ferndown is looking for a Female Senior Support Worker to assist in providing high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will have experience in a supportive role and will be responsible for daily routines, planning activities, and contributing to care plans. A manual UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive benefits including training and career development.

Benefits

Paid training & career development

Supportive team environment

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a care/support setting is required.
• You must hold a manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning care to bedtime.
• Plan person-centred activities to boost wellbeing.
• Contribute to tailored support plans.

Skills

Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Experience in a care/support setting with challenging behaviour

Manual UK full driving licence

QCF Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma or equivalent

Previous senior‑role experience

Education

QCF Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma

Job description

Role Description

Female Senior Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full‑time, permanent contract

Salary: £28,099 per year (£14.41 per hour) plus benefits

Driving licence: UK full driving licence required

Visa sponsorship: Not available

What's In It For You?

• Paid training & career development – grow with us
• Supportive team environment – we’re here to help
• Wagestream – access your earnings instantly

What You'll Need

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Previous experience in a care/support setting with challenging behaviour
• UK full driving licence (manual) and right to live and work in the UK
• QCF Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) and willingness to undertake Level 3
• Previous senior‑role experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines – from morning care to bedtime
• Planning person‑centred activities to boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters

Who You'll Be Supporting

At Arnold Road, Dorset we support a lovely lady who recently transitioned from a long‑stay acute setting to her own home. She has moderate learning disabilities and manages personal care with minimal prompting. A home‑body at heart, she prefers staying in and communicates using a mix of Makaton and her own unique signs.

Additional clients may include individuals with:

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Behaviours that challenge

Benefits

• Comprehensive training – induction, face‑to‑face sessions, e‑learning, and ongoing support
• Career progression opportunities – qualification support, leadership development, and discussions with managers
• Recognition & rewards – excellence awards and long‑service recognition
• Work‑life balance – up to 36 days holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events
• Financial benefits – monthly bonus scheme, Wagestream access, pension scheme, and discounts/cashback
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance, and sick pay
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus – £600 for Referrals of Support Workers

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All staff must uphold this commitment and understand their safeguarding responsibilities.

Safer Recruitment

Recruitment checks include:

• Criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (where applicable)
• Documentary evidence to confirm identity, address, and right to work in the UK
• Health declaration to confirm medical suitability for the role
• References verifying conduct during previous employment in health or social care settings

Diversity

We welcome applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neuro‑divergent conditions, and we are a Disability Confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be offered throughout the recruitment process and for the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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