Senior Support Worker (Sycamores)

Hollybank Trust; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,174,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in South Kirkby (WF9) is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a small team and oversee daily care for eight adults with profound learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves supporting daily living, promoting independence and dignity, and ensuring high standards of care within a warm, supportive home.

The successful candidate will have prior care experience, be capable of mentoring others, and ideally hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or be willing to

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting.
• Willingness to pursue NVQ Level 3 if not held.
• Able to work weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support day-to-day running of the service.
• Coach and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice for adults with complex needs.
• Administer and oversee medication according to policy.
• Organise engaging activities and community experiences.
• Contribute to the development and review of care plans.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Care delivery

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Application

Hourly salary: £14.81

Permanent

Part-time

Location: South Kirkby (WF9)

Hours: Part-time (25hrs)

Hourly Rate: £14.81/hr (days)

At Sycamores, we provide a warm, supportive home for eight adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating meaningful experiences, promoting independence, and ensuring the people we support live happy, fulfilling lives.

We're looking for a caring and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. If you're an experienced support worker ready to take the next step, or already working in a senior role and looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll lead by example, supporting the day-to-day running of the service while ensuring exceptional standards of care and support. You'll:

• Support adults with all aspects of daily living, personal care and wellbeing.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Promote choice, independence and dignity at all times.
• Administer and oversee medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Help create engaging activities and community experiences.
• Support the development and review of care plans.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and quality standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting adults with complex needs.
• Caring, compassionate and committed to making a difference.
• A confident team player who can lead and motivate others.
• Experienced within a care setting.
• Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards it).
• Organised, reliable and able to work flexibly, including weekends on a rota basis.

You can contact the management team directly on 01977 652638, or by email to Donna (Registered Manager) [e-mail] or Gemma (Deputy) [e-mail]

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.