Senior Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Career development and fully funded培训

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a senior support worker for its learning disabilities and autism service. The role blends direct care with leadership across multiple locations to ensure high-quality, person-centred support for individuals and families.

You will lead shifts, review care plans, and coordinate frontline staff while liaising with families and professionals to maintain continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Confidence supporting complex needs.
• Strong organisation and IT skills.
• Experience working in health and social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support, including personal care and community activities.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism with person-centred care.
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations.
• Lead shifts to ensure high-quality, consistent support.
• Review care plans, risk assessments and records.
• Liaise with families and professionals.

Skills

Confidence handling complex needs

Organised

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

This senior support post sits within Agincare's service supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, combining direct care with leadership of the team. The work centres on person-centred personal care, daily routines and community activities, alongside reviewing care plans and records and liaising with families and professionals. Distinct here is the spread across several locations and the requirement to step in and lead shifts when needed. Visa sponsorship is not available and applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Provide hands-on support, including personal care and community activities
• Support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism with person-centred care
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations
• Step in to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent support
• Review care plans, risk assessments and records
• Liaise with families and professionals

Qualifications

• Level 2 Health & Social Care

Experience

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence supporting complex needs
• Strong organisation and IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months

Nice to have

• Level 3 Health & Social Care, or working towards it

What’s offered

• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• Career development and fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)