Senior Support Worker (Bank)

Mariposa & Papillon Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the Sovereign Court Care Home. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding person-centred care while supervising and supporting their team. Responsibilities include care planning, medication management, and ensuring residents receive the best support. The role demands experience in a mental health setting and a commitment to patient wellbeing. Join a friendly team that values your contributions and provides extensive training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Recognition rewards £500 during your first year

Referral bonus £1,000 for successful referrals

Fully funded training opportunities

Annual pay reviews

Private healthcare options

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a specialist mental health facility or similar environment.
• Experience supervising and mentoring a team (preferred).
• Commitment to achieving a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support your team with training and guidance.
• Assist residents with personal care needs, upholding dignity and respect.
• Ensure residents’ care plans are comprehensive and followed.
• Dispense medication accurately and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Experience in a specialist mental health facility

Supervising and mentoring a team

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Information

• Job Ref: SC-BSSP-140725
• Location: Sovereign Court, Westerhope, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Postcode: NE5 1NA
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Salary: £14.10 per hour
• Posted Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
• Closing Date: Monday, November 17, 2025

Senior Support Worker (Bank)

Location: Sovereign Court Care Home, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Hourly Rate: £14.10

Contract: Bank

Plus, enjoy a range of fantastic benefits when you join the Mariposa Care family!

Looking for the next step in your career? Lead the way with us!

About Sovereign Court Care Home

Situated in Westerhope, our home provides a 12-bedded specialist service providing care and support for people with mental health needs.

At Sovereign Court we believe in encouraging residents to live as independently as possible, supporting people with compassionate care and informed decision‑making.

What does the role involve?

As a Senior Support Worker you’ll balance providing hands‑on care with supporting and supervising your team. Your primary focus will be ensuring that every resident receives exceptional, person‑centred support while helping your colleagues thrive in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting your team with training and guidance to ensure they excel in their roles.
• Delivering Quality Care: Assisting residents with personal care needs, always upholding dignity, respect and privacy.
• Care Planning: Ensuring residents’ care plans are comprehensive, up‑to‑date and consistently followed.
• Medication Management: Dispensing medication accurately and maintaining detailed records.

This role requires a mix of practical care and supervisory responsibilities, so you’ll need to feel confident managing multiple tasks while keeping residents’ wellbeing at the forefront.

What makes you the ideal candidate?

• Has experience working in a specialist mental health facility or similar environment.
• Has experience supervising and mentoring a team (preferred).
• Holds a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or is committed to achieving one).

Why join us?

We value our Senior Support Workers and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Recognition rewards: Receive £500 during your first year.
• Refer a Friend bonus: Earn £1,000 for every successful referral!
• Fully funded training: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and gain further qualifications.
• Annual pay reviews: We recognise and reward your contributions.
• Private healthcare options: Help with costs for treatments like dental or optical care.
• A supportive workplace: Join a friendly, inclusive team where your voice matters.

Our recruitment process

If you’re ready to step into a senior role and make a real difference at Sovereign Court we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your care career with Mariposa Care.

If you’re offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email at [e-mail]— we’ll be happy to help.

At Mariposa Care, we’re committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary – this role is also known as senior carer, senior healthcare assistant, senior support worker, social care.