Senior Support Worker (Female)

Dignus Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of bank hols

Benenden Health plan

Company pension

EAP wellbeing support

Life assurance 2x annual salary

Overtime opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Fully funded apprenticeships

Career progression opportunities

Early Pay access

Job summary

Dignus Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Female) to lead a team delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care for adults with complex needs in Nottingham. The role combines hands‑on support with leadership responsibilities in a busy residential setting.

You will supervise shifts, support daily living activities, manage care plans and risk assessments, and mentor staff to achieve exceptional outcomes. A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex needs.
• Previous senior/leadership experience in care.
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting team performance.
• Strong communication and calm, resilient approach.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and risk management.
• Strong record keeping, medication, and auditing skills.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home.
• Supporting adults with daily living, routines, community access, and independence goals.
• Guiding and motivating the team to deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments, medication, and record keeping.
• Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards.
• Providing guidance, support, and direction to Support Workers on shift.
• Deputising for management when needed.
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming, and well managed.
• Managing incidents appropriately and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Care experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Ownership attitude

Passion to help people

Education

A Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker (Female)

• Company: Dignus Group
• Salary: £13.46 to £13.46 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Nottingham, NG5
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
• Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

At Dignus Group, we create safe,supportive homes for adults with complex needs who may need extra help to live

independently and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Across our services, Dignus Specialist Care and DignusSupport, we provide residential care and

supported living for people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and physical or sensory disabilities.

If you have experiencesupporting people with complex needs and are ready to step into a leadership role, this is a place where your skills genuinely matter. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values you, trusts you and gives you the tools to lead confidently.

This is a rewarding, fast‑paced role where you’ll help create a positive, engaging home environment and guide a team to deliver exceptional person‑centred care.

What we offer:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional annual leave at key career milestones
• Benenden Health plan for added peace of mind
• £500 employee referral scheme
• Early Pay access for greater financial flexibility
• Company pension to support your future
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeing support
• Life assurance at 2x annual salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Blue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel, and leisure
• Paid training and access to recognised qualifications to support career progression
• Fully funded apprenticeships
• Clear development pathways and opportunities to progress within the organisation

What the role involves:

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll combine hands‑on support with leadership responsibilities to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care for adults with complex needs.

This includes:

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Supporting adults with daily living, routines, community access, and independence goals
• Guiding and motivating the team to deliver the best possible outcomes
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments, medication, and record keeping
• Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards
• Providing guidance, support, and direction to Support Workers on shift
• Delegating tasks and leading by example
• Supporting staff development and carrying out supervisions when required
• Deputising for management when needed
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming, and well managed
• Managing incidents appropriately and following safeguarding procedures at all times

Working pattern:

This service operates 24/7. You will work any 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and bank holidays where required.

Flexibility is important, as the needs of the people we support can vary day to day.

This role aligns with the ‘Supervisor or leader’ role category within the Care Workforce Pathway. With taking part in further courses, gaining the correct qualification and mentoring the support is available to progress to the next category. The natural progression route would be to the “Deputy Manager” category/role.

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applications from experienced Team Leaders, SeniorSupport Workers ready to step up, and strong care professionals with leadership potential.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Experience supporting adults with complex needs
• Previous senior, shift lead, or leadership experience in care
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting team performance
• Strong communication and
• A calm, resilient and person-centred approach
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
• Strong record keeping, medication, and auditing skills
• A proactive attitude with the confidence to take ownership
• A genuine passion for helping people and teams thrive

A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable, but not essential as full paid training and qualifications are provided.

Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme