Senior Support Worker

Link Talent Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a supported living service in Wythenshawe. This role involves providing care and support to adults with mental health and learning disabilities, ensuring adherence to care plans and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in this area, and a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care is required. Benefits include a balanced work-life rota, 6 weeks annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Pension

Funded Qualifications

Flexible holidays

Early pay

Flourish rewards

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health backgrounds.
• At least 1 year working as a senior support worker.
• Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
• Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
• Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
• Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
• Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
• Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Supported Living
Location: Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Salary: £32,630 per annum (incl sleep allowance)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a fantastic supported living service for adults with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities backgrounds. You will enrich people’s lives with new experiences like fun days out, football, music and more. You will be working for an incredible organisation who have been established for over 30 years and who empower and enable people across communities to live fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
• Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
• Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
• Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
• Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
• Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.

Senior Support Worker – Requirements

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health backgrounds.
• At least 1 year working as a senior support worker.
• Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential).

Benefits

• A true work life balance rota
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension
• Funded Qualifications
• Flexible holidays
• Early pay
• Flourish rewards
• On-site parking

Next Steps

Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea.