Senior Support Worker

Simply Education Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded training

Enhanced pension & life assurance

GP access & healthcare support

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Earned pay early

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for an Outstanding CQC-rated residential setting. The role involves hands-on care, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality support for young adults with complex needs.

We are looking for an experienced carer with leadership skills, excellent communication, and flexibility to work a rota that includes alternate weekends. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract and a supportive environment focused on independence and

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience supporting young adults with complex needs.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to rota including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide a team of Support Workers to create a positive, caring environment.
• Lead shifts to ensure routines and individual support plans are followed.
• Provide personal care and tailored support for young adults with complex needs.
• Assist induction and ongoing development of staff.
• Support activities in residential and community settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Patient & resilient

Education

A Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Residential Home | Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £29,806 - £31,179 per annum (£14.33 - £14.99 per hour)

Simply Education are proud to be working in partnership with an Outstanding CQC-rated residential setting to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated care team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about supporting young adults with complex needs to live fulfilling lives, develop their independence and reach their full potential.

Set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds, the residential provides specialist residential support for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. The setting offers a welcoming, supportive environment, with a strong focus on individual development, wellbeing and the transition into adulthood.

The Role

As Senior Support Worker, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the care team, providing hands-on support to young adults while helping to lead, motivate and develop other members of staff.

Working alongside Team Leaders and Care Managers, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and guiding a team of Support Workers, helping to create a positive, consistent and caring environment.
• Taking a lead role during shifts, ensuring daily routines and individual support plans are followed effectively.
• Providing personal care and tailored physical and emotional support to young adults with complex needs.
• Supporting the induction, training and ongoing development of new and existing team members.
• Delegating responsibilities and ensuring the smooth running of each shift.
• Supporting young people with activities both within the residential setting and out in the community.
• Promoting independence, dignity, wellbeing and positive relationships in everything you do.This is a hands-on position where you'll lead by example, building meaningful relationships with the young people you support while helping your team deliver the highest standard of care.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings the right attitude, compassion and resilience, alongside the experience and confidence to support others within a care environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Experience supporting young adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and additional behaviours.
• The confidence to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, organised and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of the people you support.
• Flexibility to work a rota pattern, including alternate weekends.Benefits

Benefits

• £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus (subject to terms).
• Enhanced annual leave and company sick pay.
• Fully funded training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced pension and life assurance.
• 24/7 GP access and healthcare support.
• Discounts on shopping, restaurants, gyms and entertainment.
• Employee wellbeing support and access to earned pay early.

What’s on Offer?

• £29,806 - £31,179 annual salary.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work within an Outstanding CQC-rated setting.
• A rewarding senior role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills within a specialist care environment.