Senior Support Worker

Agincare; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.20 Per Hour

Refer a friend bonus

Career development

Supportive team culture

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join the Bristol team, supporting individuals with complex needs in Oldham Common. This role involves hands-on support along with leadership tasks to enhance the quality of care provided.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in a senior support role, a Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and be confident in supporting complex needs. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including a refer-a-friend bonus and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support, including personal care.
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations.
• Review care plans, risk assessments, and records.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Lead shifts to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Experience in senior support

Confidence supporting complex needs

Strong organization skills

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Package Description

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare Bristol team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives at our Service in Oldham Common Bristol

Package Description

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career?

Join the Agincare Bristol team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives at our Service in Oldham Common Bristol

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands‑on support with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to truly shape the quality of care and support we provide.

What We Offer

• £15.20 Per Hour


• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)


• Career development & fully funded training


• Supportive, values‑led team culture


• Blue Light Card discounts


• Company pension


• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

The People You’ll Support

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our Oldham Common service based in Bristol, helping to oversee and deliver high‑quality support. You will report into the Registered Manager, splitting your time between hands‑on support and leadership/administrative tasks to ensure our service runs smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to make an impact.

Many of the people we support have experienced trauma, exclusion, or services that haven’t worked for them. Your role will be to provide consistent, person‑centred support, helping individuals build safer, more independent and fulfilling lives.

You’ll use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches, follow support plans, encourage community participation, and support people with daily living, personal care and developing independence.

Oldland Common is a newly built service with six self‑contained homes for adults with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Our aim is to help people move on from hospital settings, settle into the community, build independence and live meaningful lives

We’re Looking For

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role


• Confidence supporting complex needs


• Full UK driving licence and own car


• Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards)


• Strong organisation and IT skills


• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK

Your Role

• Provide hands‑on support, including personal care and community activities


• Support and guide team members across multiple locations


• Review care plans, risk assessments, and records


• Liaise with families and professionals


• Step in to lead shifts and ensure high‑quality, consistent support

Your leadership will help create a supportive, empowering environment where people can truly thrive.

About Us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family‑owned care providers, delivering high‑quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.