Senior Support Worker: Lead Care Team & Development

Priory; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,709,000 - 46,957,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory's Heron House in Blackpool is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will lead shifts, supervise care delivery and help residents build independence through person-centred plans and meaningful activities.

You'll contribute to team development, administer medications safely and uphold safeguarding standards while promoting dignity and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
• Knowledge of care standards, safeguarding practices.
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users' finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Care standards

Job description

Priory's Heron House in Blackpool is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will lead shifts, supervise care delivery and help residents build independence through person-centred plans and meaningful activities.

You'll contribute to team development, administer medications safely and uphold safeguarding standards while promoting dignity and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.