Senior Support Worker

Caretech; Hemel Hempstead; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday plus BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grants

Résumé du poste

CareTech is seeking a Senior Support Worker at St Agnells, a residential home in Hemel Hempstead. You will lead a team of Support Workers, deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care, and coordinate activities for residents with diverse needs.

You will maintain detailed records, participate in Senior On‑Call duties, and support service users to maintain independence and wellbeing within a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance and day‑to‑day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support; ensure support plans are followed and reviewed.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement.
• Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, documentation, incident reports and reviews.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Communication (written and verbal)

Professional, proactive, and resilient

Calm under pressure

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

St Agnells is an 8 bed home supporting people with learning disability, dementia, epilepsy and other complex care needs.

The home supports residents with different mobility needs:

5 residents use wheelchair, requires hoisting and support with feeding and day to day activities

2 residents are able to walk independently

1 resident uses a Zimmer frame

St Agnells house has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Free Parking is available in site for staff.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

You will:

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Confident in leading a team within a care environment
• Passionate about person-centred support
• Professional, proactive, and resilient
• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others
• Skilled in communication (written and verbal)
• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.