Senior Support Worker (Team Leader) - Residential Service

TN United Kingdom; Margate; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to join their outstanding service in Margate. In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with complex disabilities, helping them to lead fulfilling lives. You will work collaboratively within a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and empowering those you support. The organization values personal development and offers excellent training opportunities, making it a fantastic place to grow your career. If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pay for overtime

Buddy system during probation

Supportive work environment

Group Personal Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting.
• Ability to mentor and induct staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex disabilities in their daily lives.
• Empower people to live independently and participate in activities.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Empathy

Team Leadership

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Client:

Sense

Location:

Margate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

32db73a9faa7

Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives ofpeople we support and their families.

We have a fantastic opportunity atour CQC outstanding servicein Margate, as we look for our next Team Leader! This is apermanent role, working 37.5 hours per week , Sense are offering £25,370 per annum.

Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable and compassionate and want to make a difference in someone’s day making it that extra bit special?

Our service is home to 4 very characterful individuals with very different personalities.We believe first and foremost thatthis is their home we just happen to work in it, and it should feel homely and comfortable.We are looking for someone with a can do attitude and a great problem solver able to coach members of the team.

One member of staff said "I feel so privileged to have this job and would love other people to have the same chance as me. I wouldn’t have applied for this job through an advert as I considered myself inexperienced and underqualified however I’m so pleased I took the plunge. I work with an amazingly supportive team and support amazing people. job satisfaction 100%.”

You will also require to hold a Full UK driving license to provide transport for individuals at the service.

Sense support our staff to gain skills and qualifications and experience – such a we take part annually in a Mentoring scheme with 11 other charities - this is addition to providing all staff with a great induction, and plenty of training.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Enthusiastic to participate in a wide range activities.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role in Margate might include:

• Supporting individuals / groups / teams within the home, center and community.
• Providing a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Deliveringservices which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Full job specification is attached below.

For this role in Margate you will require:

• A fullUK license and must be willing/able to drive our vehicles.
• Experience of using British Sign Lanuage (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable.
• You will need to be a good role model.
• Experience of mentoring and inducting staff, supporting staff through supervisions and creating development plans.
• Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Team Leader.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

• Every other weekend off
• Partnered up with an experienced ‘buddy’ throughout your probation period
• Enhanced pay for any overtime completed
• A happy and supportive work environment.

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom