Senior Support Worker

Voyage Care; Woolmer Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/weekend pay premium

Overtime pay premium

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

24/7 GP service

Health cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Training and development

Job summary

Voyage Care in Hindhead is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our residential service. You will lead shifts, support the team and help people with autism and complex needs live independent lives.

This role involves rota management, inductions, training, medication administration, budgeting support, and promoting meaningful community engagement, with a welcoming, supportive team environment and DBS checks applied.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in health and social care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the wider team.
• Allocate rotas and shift responsibilities.
• Assist with inductions, supervision and training.
• Administer medication and manage orders.
• Support budgeting and financial management for individuals.
• Promote independence, choice and community engagement.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Mentor and role-model for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Autism support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Hindhead - £15.03 per hour

Typical Shifts: Daily on a rota between 7:00am and 7:00pm

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued

At Voyage Care, we recognise and reward the dedication of our colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream - giving you the flexibility to access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card - hundreds of discounts at high street retailers and online stores
• 24/7/365 GP service for you and your family
• Access to health cash plans for you and your family
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role

Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of the people we support and are key members of our management teams. We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in Hindhead.

This is a welcoming and supportive service with a fantastic team committed to helping people with autism and complex needs live fulfilling, independent lives.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support people in all aspects of their daily lives while assisting the Service Manager with the day-to-day running of the service. Your responsibilities may include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the wider team
• Allocating rotas and shift responsibilities
• Supporting with inductions, supervision and training of colleagues
• Medication administration and ordering
• Supporting people with budgeting and managing finances
• Promoting independence, choice and community engagement
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Acting as a role model and mentor for support staff

While you will have additional responsibilities, you'll remain actively involved in providing hands‑on support and building meaningful relationships with the people we support.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with both the right values and experience to succeed in this role.

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader within health and social care
• A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting individuals with autism and behaviours of concern
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve their goals and maximise their independence

Why Choose Voyage Care?

At Voyage Care, we value individuality and encourage everyone to Be You. If you have the passion to make a difference, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.

Through our Grow Together programme, you'll benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities from day one, with clear pathways for career progression and long-term job security within a sector‑leading organisation.

All applicants and any job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.