Senior Support Worker — Lead Care Team & Independence

Voyage Care Ltd; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced evening/weekend pay 50p/hr

Premium overtime £1/hr

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7/365 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Job summary

Voyage Care Ltd. is seeking a Senior Support Worker for our residential service in North Petherton. The role involves leading a dynamic team, supervising daily operations, and assisting with shifts and training to improve residents' independence and well-being.

You will work with a dedicated team to ensure high standards of care, including supporting individuals with complex needs. Shifts include 7.5 hours, and applicants must be within 15 miles of the role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience with enhanced support needs including distress, mental health conditions, brain injury, autism, forensic histories and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day supervision and service management.
• Allocate shifts, book training and induct new colleagues.
• Support with supervision, ordering medication and helping service users manage finances.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Behaviour support

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Voyage Care Ltd. is seeking a Senior Support Worker for our residential service in North Petherton. The role involves leading a dynamic team, supervising daily operations, and assisting with shifts and training to improve residents' independence and well-being.

You will work with a dedicated team to ensure high standards of care, including supporting individuals with complex needs. Shifts include 7.5 hours, and applicants must be within 15 miles of the role.