Senior Support Worker (Bank)

Mariposa Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their bank team at Sovereign Court Care Home. The role involves supervising a team while providing compassionate, person-centered care for residents with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, and a passion for supporting others. Enjoy excellent benefits including training opportunities and referral bonuses.

Benefits

£500 recognition reward during your first year

£1,000 for every successful referral

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Balance providing hands-on care with supporting and supervising your team.
• Ensure that every resident receives exceptional, person-centred support.
• Dispense medication accurately and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Experience in care

Supervising and mentoring a team

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

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!

At Sovereign Court Care Home, we're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our bank team and help make a real difference to the lives of our residents. If you've got experience in care and have previously supported or supervised a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

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.

• 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?

• 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 Apply - 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Mariposa Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.