Senior Support Worker (Rowan Court)

Hollybank Trust; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care organization in Holmfirth is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team in providing high-quality care to adults with complex needs. Candidates should have experience in a social care setting and a desire to exceed care standards. This role offers competitive pay at £14.31 per hour, with great benefits, including additional support for personal development and well-being. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Benefits

Discount and reward portal

Full employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life insurance policy

Increasing annual leave with length of service

Dedicated wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a social care setting.
• 6 months of UK-based work experience (any sector).

Responsibilities

• Supervising a dedicated team of Support Workers.
• Promoting person-centred, high-quality care.
• Administering and auditing medication(s).

Skills

Team leadership

Experience in social care

Person-centred care

Job description

Role

Senior Support Worker

Location

Rowan Court, Holmfirth

Salary

£14.31 / hr plus great benefits and enhanced rates of pay for overtime and bank holidays

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Requirements

Experience leading a team in a social care setting. 6 months of UK‑based work experience (any sector). Sponsorship to work in the UK is not available. Additional training will be provided.

About the Service

Ideally located for people living in Meltham, Honley, and Huddersfield, Rowan Court is a vibrant 15‑bed residential service for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. The facility is lively, welcoming, and supported by a dedicated and supportive staff team to ensure adults receive the best possible care.

Day‑to‑Day Duties (Support Worker)

• Supporting with meals and drinks and encouraging participation in cooking and baking.
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing and showering.
• Building relationships with adults and their families to provide truly person‑centred, individualised care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities

• Supervising a dedicated team of Support Workers.
• Promoting person‑centred, high‑quality care.
• Conducting supervisions and one‑to‑ones with staff.
• Auditing, updating, and reviewing documentation, including care plans.
• Administering and auditing medication(s).

What We Ask From Our Staff

• A desire to work towards the highest possible standards.
• Experience in a similar setting, in a senior or leadership role.
• An open mind and the ability to think outside the box.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and a friendly, caring nature.

Benefits

• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Accessible Mental Health First Aiders.
• Life insurance style policy.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Initial DBS funded.
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebrations.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Level pay – early access to wages.
• Increasing annual leave with length of service.
• Overtime rates over FTE working hours.
• Bank holiday bonus rates.
• Dedicated wellbeing support and departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

Contact

For more information, call our Recruitment team on 01924 490833 or email [e-mail]. Please note that we primarily communicate via email.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Hollybank Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people. All employees must have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our recruitment policy. Hollybank will pay for the DBS check. If a candidate leaves voluntarily in their first 12 months, £58.50 will be deducted from their final salary payment.