Senior Support Worker

CareTech UK; Hemel Hempstead; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities up to

qualifications to degree level

Résumé du poste

CareTech UK operates St Agnells, a residential home for adults with learning disabilities, dementia and complex care needs. We seek a Senior Support Worker who will lead the care team and ensure high standards of safety, dignity and activity planning for residents.

The role requires strong communication, resilience and commitment to person-centred care, with rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call. DBS clearance is provided by CareTech and Level 3 Health & Social Care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Leads and supervises a team of Support Workers.
• Delivers person-centred support and follows care plans.
• Logs records accurately and communicates effectively.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance and day‑to‑day direction.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support and ensure care plans are followed, reviewed and updated.
• Coordinate activities, appointments and community engagement for residents.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping and complete incident reports.
• Participate in Senior On-Call rota to support staff and operations.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Communication

Resilience under pressure

Independent work

Staff motivation

Professionalism

Flexibility

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

About the Service – St Agnells

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

• 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

• 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
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• 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
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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
• Innovative
• 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act2010.

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