Senior Support Worker

Priory; Weldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Senior Support Worker at Manor Field in Weldon, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on supervising staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, and guiding day-to-day operations to help residents live independently.

You will lead shifts, support staff development, and ensure compliance with care standards and medication procedures, while fostering a caring and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support.
• Knowledge of care standards, safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to staff development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Assist with managing service users’ finances and contributing to budgeting.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Monitor and support team performance and address operational issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training and safeguarding knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

People-centred care

Problem-solving

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Manor Field

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Manor Field is located in Weldon, Northamptonshire. It offers residential support for five males and females, who have a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also be autistic. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road, and surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.

Our team are dedicated to supporting residents to live their best life, within a safe and welcoming home.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will act as a positive role model, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care is delivered at all times.

You will play a key role in supervising day‑to‑day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person‑centred support and care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
• Ensure residents have person‑centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
• Complete and oversee accurate record‑keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

What you'll bring to the role

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
• Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
• Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem‑solving
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship‑