Senior Support Worker

Partners In Support Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Sleep-in pay

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Guaranteed hours

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

DBS check

Employee assistance programme

Training & progression

Job summary

Partners in Support is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our Harpenden team, supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism while working with the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

You’ll coach staff through supervisions and 1:1 support, fostering a positive culture and helping individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide coaching through supervisions, observations and 1:1 support.
• Assist Locality Manager with day-to-day leadership and delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Foster a positive culture where colleagues and the people we support thrive.
• Support training, development and supervision to the staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empowerment

Flexibility

Job description

Description

Do you have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism? Are you looking for a step up into a team leader role? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are building out a superb team in Harpenden.

When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated 'Outstanding'. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centred support.

About us

With us, you’ll never be just a number; you’ll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We’re proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

Joining us as a Senior Support Worker, you'll work alongside the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and support to the staff team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.

You’ll lead by example, provide coaching and guidance through supervisions, observations, and 1:1 support, and help create a positive culture where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork, kindness and mutual support are valued. Through regular check-ins, meaningful supervision, performance reviews and ongoing communication, you'll feel supported both personally and professionally.

We also invest heavily in training and development. From a comprehensive induction to specialist learning opportunities, leadership development & career progression pathways, we'll help you build your confidence, develop new skills, and achieve your career goals.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1 years' experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Full UK driving licence is strongly preferred
• Passion for empowering people
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins on a rota

What we offer

• From £13.91 per hour plus £75 per sleep-in
• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contractBlue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities

Partners in Support has provided supported living for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hertfordshire since 2008. We help individuals live the lives they choose, supporting independence in their own homes and local communities.

We specialise in personalised support for people who may have previously found services challenging.

We're not aiming to become a large national organisation - our focus is simply to offer the highest-quality supported living to people in Hertfordshire.