Senior Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Birthday leave

Permanent contract

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

Paid DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and progression

Job summary

Partners in Support in Harpenden is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our Support Roles team. You will work with the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and ensure high-quality, person-centred support.

This role offers permanent full-time hours, a structured induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to progress within a values-led organisation focused on dignity and respect. You’ll be asked to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required, with a supportive team

Qualifications

• Min 1 year experience in support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Full UK driving licence is strongly preferred.
• Passion for empowering people.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day staff supervision alongside the Locality Manager.
• Provide coaching through supervisions, observations and 1:1 support.
• Help create a positive culture where colleagues and the people we support thrive.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.
• Support training and development through induction and career progression pathways.

Skills

LD/Autism support

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Harpenden

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £13.91 / hour

Description

Do you have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism? Are you looking for a step up into a team leader role? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are building out a superb team in Harpenden. When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated ‘Outstanding’. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centered support.

About us

With us, you’ll never be just a number; you’ll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We’re proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

Joining us as a Senior Support Worker, you'll work alongside the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and support to the staff team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.

You’ll lead by example, provide coaching and guidance through supervisions, observations, and 1:1 support, and help create a positive culture where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork, kindness and mutual support are valued. Through regular check-ins, meaningful supervision, performance reviews and ongoing communication, you’ll feel supported both personally and professionally.

We also invest heavily in training and development. From a comprehensive induction to specialist learning opportunities, leadership development & career progression pathways, we’ll help you build your confidence, develop new skills, and achieve your career goals.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Full UK driving licence is strongly preferred
• Passion for empowering people
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep‑ins on a rota

What we offer

• From £13.91 per hour plus £75 per sleep-in
• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract
• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities