Senior Support Worker

Hillcrest Living Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Living Ltd. is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead person-centred supported living services for women aged 65+. You will mentor frontline staff, deliver daily support plans, and uphold safeguarding standards on a full-time basis in the United Kingdom.

Role requires UK health and social care experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work toward it), plus strong communication skills and safeguarding knowledge. Compliance checks apply.

Qualifications

• UK health and social care experience is required.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or willingness to work toward it.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Mental Capacity principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise high-quality daily support plans.
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice for each resident.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and incident reporting.
• Support medication prompting processes in line with policy.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.

Skills

Health and social care experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

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Senior Support Worker

Care Operations United Kingdom Full time Closing 8 November 2026

Delivering professional support that protects dignity and independence

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to help lead safe, person-centred supported living services for women aged 65+. You will provide direct support while mentoring frontline staff and maintaining high safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise high-quality daily support plans.
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice for each resident.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and incident reporting.
• Support medication prompting processes in line with policy.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.

Essential Criteria

• Previous UK health and social care experience.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work toward it).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Mental Capacity principles.

Compliance: Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS, satisfactory references, and Right to Work checks.