Senior Support Worker

Care Concern Group; Langport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid breaks

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

The Lodge Care Home in Langport, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and deliver high-quality care for residents with complex health needs. You will oversee medication administration, follow care plans, and support staff to ensure safety and consistency across days and nights.

Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards it, with strong leadership, organisation, and teamwork skills, you will help maintain calm, compassionate care and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards

Responsibilities

• Lead shift delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in a specialist complex setting.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure care plans are followed accurately.
• Provide clear direction to the team and maintain safe, well-managed environments.
• Maintain up-to-date records and support effective team communication.

Job description

The Lodge is a charming detached home in Langport, set beside Immacolata House and surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside. It offers dedicated care and support for individuals with learning disabilities.

Senior Support Worker Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• 36.75 hours per week, worked over 3 days with alternate weekends
• Day and night shifts available, 7:00am to 7:15pm and 7:00pm to 7:15am
• Pension, paid DBS, uniform provided
• Paid breaks
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Senior Support Worker, you will take a lead role in delivering high quality, person centred care within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, providing clear direction and support to the team to ensure care is delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on support, you will respond to changing needs, incidents or concerns, maintaining a calm and well managed environment at all times.

You will oversee medication administration, ensure care plans are followed correctly and maintain accurate and up to date records. Working closely with the wider team, you will support effective communication and contribute to a structured, professional and consistent approach to care.

This role requires a confident, organised and resilient individual who can support both residents and staff within a complex care environment.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards
• Medication training and competency in administration
• Experience supporting or leading within a care environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A calm, reliable and compassionate approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills

About Us

The Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.