Senior Support Worker: Lead Care & Complex Needs

Pharmacyupdate; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded NVQ development

Leadership progression

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Leicester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead care teams in complex settings. The role combines hands-on support with leadership duties and escalation management to maintain high standards of care.

We expect experience with 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 packages, safeguarding, and positive behaviour strategies. A permanent contract with progression opportunities and funded NVQ development is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience supervising other care workers.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• No sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support teams during care delivery.
• Promote safe, consistent practice and de-escalation.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed.
• Record safeguarding concerns and incidents accurately.

Skills

Senior care

Leadership

Behaviour support

DoLS

Education

NVQ Levels 1-5

Tools

PMVA Training

DMI Training

Job description

Pharmacyupdate in Leicester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead care teams in complex settings. The role combines hands-on support with leadership duties and escalation management to maintain high standards of care.

We expect experience with 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 packages, safeguarding, and positive behaviour strategies. A permanent contract with progression opportunities and funded NVQ development is offered.