Senior Support Worker: Lead a New Person-Centred Service

Iris Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Brand-new service launch

Progression and funded qualifications

Comprehensive induction and training

Supportive leadership and development

Job summary

Iris Care Group is launching a brand-new service at 187 Whitworth Road in Swindon and seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead the team from day one. You will deliver person-centred care to individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, championing the Building Better Lives framework, and supporting medication processes.

The role blends hands-on support with leadership duties, including supervising staff, rota management, and ensuring high care standards from the start.

Qualifications

• Essential: QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Essential: Caring, reliable and empathetic values.
• Essential: Good communication and basic IT skills.
• Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Essential: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual goals and Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Support the Registered/Home Manager with delegated supervisory duties.
• Complete staff supervisions and appraisals.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire less experienced colleagues.
• Manage and upload rotas to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Administer and audit medication in line with policy.
• Promote independence, life skills, and community engagement.
• Act as a keyworker, completing monthly reviews and advocating for individuals.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.
• Work flexibly across the service as required.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Teamwork & independence

Flexibility

IT basics

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Iris Care Group is launching a brand-new service at 187 Whitworth Road in Swindon and seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead the team from day one. You will deliver person-centred care to individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, championing the Building Better Lives framework, and supporting medication processes.

The role blends hands-on support with leadership duties, including supervising staff, rota management, and ensuring high care standards from the start.