Senior Support Worker

Integrate Preston; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

WageStream

Employee rewards

Discounts at social enterprises

Job summary

Integrate Preston is recruiting a Senior Support Worker in East Lancashire. The role combines hands-on support with first-line management, helping individuals pursue independence and participate in valued activities.

You will lead and support colleagues, oversee staff rotas, and develop personalized support plans in a compassionate, person-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or NVQ Level 2 qualification (Adult Care) is required or equivalent.
• Significant experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, plus leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Help supervise and develop specialist support staff.
• Assist with staff rotas and manage individual support packages.
• Promote a safe, effective, smoothly run service and participate in on-call rota.
• Work flexibly, including evenings and alternate weekends.

Skills

People support

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Humour

De-escalation

Education

Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Help people with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling, active and independent lives.

Position: Senior Support Worker
Location: East Lancashire
Salary: £14 per hour, approximately £26,936 per annum, plus £67 per sleepover
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 23 September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join a positive and supportive team in East Lancashire.

This is a hands-on role combining direct support with first-line management responsibilities. You will support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs, helping them enjoy greater independence and take part in activities they value.

Working closely with the Team Leader and wider staff team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support
• Assisting with the supervision and development of specialist support staff
• Supporting the management of staff rotas
• Helping to develop and deliver individual support packages
• Promoting a safe, effective and smoothly run service
• Taking part in the shared on-call rota
• Working flexibly, including evenings and alternate weekends

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership and management skills.

About You

You will have significant experience of supporting people with complex needs and a genuine commitment to helping others live fulfilling lives.

You will also need:

• A Diploma or NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Adult Care
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues
• A calm and positive approach when working under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, alternate weekends and shared on-call duties
• An open-minded, energetic approach and a good sense of humour

About the Organisation

You will be joining an innovative community-based organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs.

The organisation is committed to developing its staff and offers a range of benefits, including six weeks holiday inclusive of bank holidays, a pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, WageStream, employee rewards and discounts at its social enterprises.

• six weeks holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• a pension
• an Employee Assistance Programme
• WageStream
• employee rewards
• discounts at its social enterprises

Training opportunities may include Mental Health First Aid, BSL Level 1, apprenticeships, NVQ qualifications and ILM Level 3, subject to eligibility.

• Mental Health First Aid
• BSL Level 1
• apprenticeships
• NVQ qualifications
• ILM Level 3, subject to eligibility

Other roles you may have experience of could include Lead Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Team Leader, Care Team Leader or Supported Living Team Leader.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.