Senior Support Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)

Creative Support; Consett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Senior Support Worker to cover maternity leave in Consett. This role involves developing care services, supervising staff, and supporting service users in maintaining their independence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in care, effective leadership skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Free counselling and employee support program

Choice of weekly or monthly pay

Training courses for personal and professional development

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings with team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities flexibly in a supported living environment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organise high quality care services.
• Supervise and manage staff within the service.
• Provide medication support and supervision.

Skills

Team leadership

Care and support experience

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to cover maternity leave for 9 months in our Durham Service in Consett, beginning 5 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organise the service to maintain flexible and high quality care.
• Supervise and manage a team of staff within the service, including staff supervisions and rota organisation.
• Work with our Positive Behaviour Support framework and build warm, trusting, caring relationships with service users.
• Provide medication support for service users and medication supervision for staff.
• Support service users to lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals and outcomes.
• Support the service in a 24/7 environment with sleepovers, ensuring continuity of care.
• Knowledge of CQC reporting is useful but training can be provided.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience within care and support, with the ability to lead a team and provide effective support.
• Ability to cover maternity leave and manage responsibilities in a supported living setting.
• Location: Durham Road service just outside of Consett; eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Benefits

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support program.
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay.
• A wide range of training courses for personal and professional development, including managerial training.
• Competitive pay, pension with company contribution, and 28 days annual leave (holiday bonus after two years of service).
• Company-paid enhanced DBS for all staff.
• Support from out-of-hours teams 24/7.

Additional Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 81792. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer with Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.