Senior Support Worker - Independent Living Services

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Bristol seeks a Senior Support Worker to assist young individuals under Local Authority Care. The role requires flexibility to work from various locations and a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will support the development of independent living skills and document interactions effectively. Competitive salary and great benefits package provided, including career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension (5% contribution)

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance cover

Free healthcare subscription

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in care is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing independent living skills.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients at all times.
• Document notes and maintain communication with staff.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable people

Full UK driving licence

Flexible and resilient nature

Professional demeanor

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs?

Happy to travel to various homes across Bristol?

We may have just the role for you...

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Bristol.

We have properties in predominately Bristol and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. Due to the nature of the role and the locations of our properties, the successful applicant will need a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week). We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. Part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
• Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.

You’ll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.

Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.

Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.

Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.

Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough.

While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary.

To excel in this position, you’ll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover (3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
• We make an Impact, check our latest report https://impact.ccp.org.uk/

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.

Integrity is everything.

Reflect and learn.

Continuous Improvement.

Take your best self wherever you go.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.

Application Information

Position: Senior Support Worker (Job ID 1030)

Hours: Full-time is 40 hours per week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Various locations across Bristol

Pay: £27,500 per year

Closing Date: 11:59pm 17th December 2025 – CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro‑rata for Part‑time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well‑maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.