Senior Support Worker – Accommodation Based

Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in Newport Pagnell. This flexible role involves providing support to service users with complex needs, including mental and physical health issues. You will assist with daily tasks, empower individuals to access community resources, and work collaboratively to develop care plans. In return, enjoy a supportive work environment, comprehensive training, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Permanent contracts

Comprehensive training

Recognition and awards

Paid travel expenses and time

28 days annual leave

Support with a lease car

Employee support services

The satisfaction of helping others

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Good management skills are essential.
• Applications from social care graduates are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support to service users.
• Assisting with daily tasks, including personal care and meal preparation.
• Developing and reviewing care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Caring

Competent

Mindful of equality and diversity

Professional

Strong communication abilities

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a flexible role that suits your needs? Do you have experience working effectively as part of a team, providing support and guidance to support workers and service users?

If so, you might be perfect for this role! We are looking for candidates who are:

• Caring
• Competent
• Mindful of equality and diversity
• Professional

Join our Bedfordshire Supported Housing team as a valuable member.

Your role will involve working in an accommodation-based unit, leading in providing practical and emotional support to our service users, who may live independently with 1:1 support or in small groups.

Our service users are aged 18+ and may have conditions such as:

• Mental health issues
• Physical health issues

You will make a significant difference by assisting with daily tasks, including:

• Supporting access to community resources
• Attending appointments with service users
• Helping with personal care and household tasks, such as medication and meal preparation
• Developing and reviewing care plans and risk assessments
• Leading or attending review meetings and communicating with health professionals

In return, we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Permanent contracts
• Comprehensive training
• Recognition and awards
• Paid travel expenses and time
• 28 days annual leave
• Support with a lease car
• Employee support services
• The satisfaction of helping others

Requirements include experience and knowledge in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviour. Ideally, candidates will have a NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Good management skills and strong communication abilities are essential. Applications from social care graduates are encouraged. A full driving license is advantageous.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact our friendly office team at 01234 841808.