Senior Support Worker — Lead Care & Team Growth

Priory Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Supported Living Hull and East Riding is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our compassionate team. You will supervise and deliver person-centred care, support residents' wellbeing, and lead shifts with clear handovers and role allocation.

You will help residents engage in meaningful activities and mentor staff to maintain high care standards. You will ensure accurate records, medication safety, safeguarding compliance, and ongoing training to support confident, respectful care in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support.
• Knowledge of care standards, safeguarding practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and 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.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance and address operational issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training to ensure safe practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Coaching

Motivation

Relationship-building

Job description

Priory Supported Living Hull and East Riding is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our compassionate team. You will supervise and deliver person-centred care, support residents' wellbeing, and lead shifts with clear handovers and role allocation.

You will help residents engage in meaningful activities and mentor staff to maintain high care standards. You will ensure accurate records, medication safety, safeguarding compliance, and ongoing training to support confident, respectful care in a