Senior Support Worker

Priory Group; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Group, Eastleigh House in Teignmouth, South Devon, is seeking a Senior Support Worker to supervise a small team delivering person-centred care to residents with autism, learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. You will model best practice, coach colleagues, lead team meetings, and support residents to live more independent lives.

The role emphasizes leadership during shifts, safeguarding, and compliance with care standards, with a focus on dignity and choice for those we support.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team supervision

Job description

Eastleigh House, Teignmouth

Eastleigh House is located in the quiet seaside town of Teignmouth in South Devon. Our service offers residential support for up to eight individuals who are autistic, have a learning disability and/or mental health needs, who may also require support with communication difficulties and behaviours of concern. The home is located in a quiet residential area, 10 minutes from the town centre and the seafront. Our trained and specialist staff provide support to help each resident improve their quality of life, as well as their health and wellbeing.

The approach we take is person-centred and we use positive behaviour support (PBS), focusing on building positive outcomes for our residents and helping them to live a fulfilled life.

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

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Requirements

• 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-building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures