Senior Support Worker – Lead a Team in Care Excellence

Caretech; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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28 Days Holiday

DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Program

Awards Evening

Recognition Schemes

Career Progression

CareTech Foundation

Job summary

CareTech Reading is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a small team in Ryeish Green service, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

You will deliver person-centred support, oversee care plans, participate in activities and community engagement, and contribute to keeping high standards and accurate records. A Level 3 Diploma pathway is supported.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.

Skills

Team Leadership

Person-Centred Care

Communication

Calm Under Pressure

Empathy

Rotas & On-Call

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

CareTech Reading is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a small team in Ryeish Green service, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

You will deliver person-centred support, oversee care plans, participate in activities and community engagement, and contribute to keeping high standards and accurate records. A Level 3 Diploma pathway is supported.