Senior Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,694 - 20,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Additional days off for length of service

Full induction and training

Guaranteed hours

Employee discounts

Paid DBS check

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A care organization in St Albans is seeking Senior Support Workers to provide vital support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves leading a staff team, offering person-centred assistance, and fostering a supportive environment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, a full UK driving license, and be prepared for flexible working hours, including weekends. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in similar roles required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Full UK Manual driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the staff team.
• Assist in delivering person-centred support.
• Support your Manager and team while understanding individual needs.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism

Commitment to empowering people

Ability to work with families and outside agencies

Responsibility and calmness in difficult situations

Willingness to work flexible hours

Full UK Manual driving license

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Albans

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £13.57 - £14.76 / hour

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for full time (37.5 hours a week) Senior Support Workers, internally known as a Lead Support Worker, to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Support Worker you will be assisting the on shift providing day to day support to the staff team. The role will include assisting the staff to deliver excellent person‑centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and their own consistent support on a 1:1 basis.

Not only will you be providing support to your Manager and your staff team, a major part of your daily role is to also have an understanding for the person you are supporting, which at times will include providing emotional and practical support to enable someone to live their life, their way.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins.
• Must have a full UK Manual driving license.

Benefits

As a Lead Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep in duties, overtime and on‑call duties. With these opportunities, Lead Support Workers earn on average* £41,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.

What We Offer:

• From £13.57 per hour, plus £75 per sleep‑in
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service
• Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression
• Guaranteed hours
• Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation

Please note: at this time, we are unable to take on any applicants on a Tier 2 or student visa.

*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full‑time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.