Senior Support Worker: Lead Residential Team & Independence

Voyage Care; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/weekend pay

Overtime premium

Wagestream

Blue Light Card

Doctor line

Cash plans

Retirement leave

Long service awards

Job summary

Voyage Care in Holt, near Trowbridge, seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead our residential service. You will supervise the team, support individuals to gain independence, and help with day-to-day management. This role includes shift allocation, induction, and ensuring safe care delivery.

The role requires previous Senior Support Worker experience and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with safeguarding DBS checks. An opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker in a residential care setting.
• Ability to support independence and daily living skills.
• DBS checks and safeguarding awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision and management of the residential service.
• Allocate shifts, train and induct new colleagues, and oversee staff development.
• Support people to gain independence and help meet individual goals.
• Assist with medication ordering and ensuring safe delivery of care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Voyage Care in Holt, near Trowbridge, seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead our residential service. You will supervise the team, support individuals to gain independence, and help with day-to-day management. This role includes shift allocation, induction, and ensuring safe care delivery.

The role requires previous Senior Support Worker experience and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with safeguarding DBS checks. An opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives is offered.