Senior Support Worker (Barnsley)

Holly Bank; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Barnsley is seeking a Senior Support Worker for its community home, providing care for adults with complex needs. The role involves supervising staff, managing care plans, and ensuring high-quality support for residents. Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Paid training

Employee rewards scheme

Comprehensive assistance program

Supportive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate confidence, curiosity, happiness, and kindness.
• Experience in social care is ideal but not specified.

Responsibilities

• Audit and administer medications.
• Update and assess care plans.
• Supervise a small team of social care staff.

Skills

Confidence

Curiosity

Happiness

Kindness

Job description

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Senior Support Worker (Barnsley), Barnsley

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Client:

Holly Bank

Location:

Barnsley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Adult Service)

Location: Barnsley

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Shift times: 7:45am – 8:15pm

Salary: £13.54/hr

Oak House and Acorns, part of Hollybank Trust, is a small community home for 6 Adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, in Worsborough just outside Barnsley.

Our team supports Adults with all aspects of their lives, including physical, social, and emotional needs, following individualised care plans and delivering person-centred care. We support Adults to live enriched lives through various activities, both in-house and external, including structured activities at Hollybank’s main site in Mirfield.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for auditing and administering medications, updating and assessing care plans, supervising a small team of social care staff, and liaising with families and health professionals. Candidates are encouraged to read the full job description before applying.

What we look for from our staff:

• Confidence – being self-assured, asking for help when needed, and challenging unsafe or inappropriate practices.
• Curiosity – being inquisitive, welcoming change, asking questions, and trying new approaches.
• Happiness – being cheerful and positive, bringing enthusiasm to work, and sharing positivity with those supported.
• Kindness – being caring and compassionate, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Paid pre-employment training to prepare you for the role.
• An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program, including mental health support, sick pay, and life insurance.
• A supportive, open working environment.
• Training and development opportunities for your growth.
• Opportunities to gain diverse skills and experience.