Senior Support Worker - Driving Licence and Car required

ABR International AB; Buckhaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Buckhaven. This full-time role involves managing a team, providing practical support, and ensuring high-quality care for individuals. Ideal for experienced practitioners ready for advancement. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 bonus

Living Wage Accredited Employer

Gold award by Investors in People

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in care support.
• Experience leading teams in social care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of support staff.
• Lead writing of support plans and rota management.
• Provide practical support with daily living.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Personal Care

Education

SVQ Level 3

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Support Worker based in Buckhaven and surrounding areas.

Salary - between £32,507-£34,545

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from candidates who hold a driving licence and have access to a car.

You will be managing a team of support practitioners and involved in managing the daily aspects of services in your region.

This is an exciting role for an experienced care practitioner ready to take the next step up the career ladder or if you are already doing a similar role and are looking for a change. Here are some reasons to apply and join us.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is dedicated to making a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We support 2800 people, and each person we support is a unique individual, meaning each support role will be different, giving you the chance to truly make a difference in that person's life.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, your duties could involve managing and mentoring a team of support staff, identifying training needs, leading the writing of support plans, rota management, and participating in review meetings. You will also provide practical support with daily living, personal care, or helping to promote a positive, active, and healthy lifestyle for the individuals you support.

For all Senior Support Worker roles, we require drivers with access to their own vehicles due to travel requirements. This vacancy is full-time. Senior staff are expected to cover on-call duties on a rotational basis and assist with shift coverage as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of previous experience supporting individuals within care
• Experience leading teams in a social care environment
• Having or working towards SVQ level 3
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

Key Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 bonus!
• TRFS is an Equal Opportunity employer, positive about disabled people, and a Living Wage Accredited Employer.
• Recognized with a Gold award by Investors in People.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and PVG checks. Having a conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from working in this sector.

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services upon taking the post.

Closing Date: 10/06/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to foster inclusive teams, celebrate differences, and invite everyone to join us.