Senior Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training and induction

Career development pathways

Funded Diplomas (Levels 2–5)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

iBC Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our Supported Living service in Chesterfield. You will lead by example, deliver person-centred care, and support adults with complex needs to live meaningful lives.

Join a dedicated team where training is provided, career development is encouraged, and you’ll help people access community activities while maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).
• Strong multi-tasking, time-management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassion, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to people with disabilities and those with profound and complex needs
• Assist with daily tasks including medication rounds, cooking, cleaning, paperwork, and audits
• Provide emotional and practical support
• Encourage and support individuals to access community facilities and social groups
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote independence and enhance quality of life
• Empower individuals to learn new skills, pursue hobbies, and achieve personal goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with care plans
• Lead by example to deliver high-quality support
• Assist the Team Leader with day-to-day running of shifts
• Support colleagues in maintaining standards, completing audits, and delivering exceptional care
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Compassion and professionalism

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker Opportunity — Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Location: Supported Living – Staveley, Chesterfield
Salary: £13.34 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 42 hours
Shifts: Days
Driving:Essential

Ready for a career where you make a real difference?

Do you want to support vulnerable adults with complex needs and empower them to live fulfilling, meaningful lives?
Are you searching for an employer who truly invests in your development, progression, and wellbeing — and equips you to do something amazing every single day?

If so, you’re in the right place

Join iBC Healthcare as a Senior Support Worker

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our Supported Living service in Chesterfield. This role is ideal for someone who leads by example, champions person‑centred care, and thrives in a dynamic, rewarding environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred support to people with disabilities and those with profound and complex needs
• Assist with daily tasks including medication rounds, cooking, cleaning, paperwork, and audits
• Provide emotional and practical support
• Encourage and support individuals to access community facilities and social groups
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote independence and enhance quality of life
• Empower individuals to learn new skills, pursue hobbies, and achieve personal goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with care plans

Supporting the Team & Service

• Lead by example to deliver high‑quality support
• Assist the Team Leader with day‑to‑day running of shifts
• Support colleagues in maintaining standards, completing audits, and delivering exceptional care

We’d Love to Hear From You if You Have:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Senior Support Worker supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Strong multi‑tasking, timeâ€‐management, and organisational skills
• Competence in IT and administrative tasks
• A positive, proactive “can‑do” attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting others
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict

Benefits of Working with iBC Healthcare

• Competitive salary
• Fully paid, comprehensive training and induction
• Clear career development pathways
• Funded Diplomas (Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5)
• Reward & recognition schemes – including Star Performer of the Month
• Blue Light Card
• Free access to Udemy online learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Wellbeing support
• Casual dress
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Who Are iBC Healthcare?

iBC Healthcare is a leading Health & Social Care provider across the Midlands, supporting individuals with:

• Learning disabilities
• Complex needs
• Autism
• Mental health conditions

We partner with more than 20 Local Authorities and ICBs, creating bespoke services that empower people to live meaningful lives with dignity, independence, and opportunity.

Our commitment:
We listen. We value. We support. We deliver person‑centred care that changes lives.

We’re equally committed to supporting our staff, ensuring they feel valued, trained, and appreciated every day.

Our Staff Say It Best

• 97% would recommend iBC Healthcare as a great workplace
• 93% expect to stay with us for the next 3–5 years

Ready to do something amazing every day?

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll make a real difference, feel genuine job satisfaction, and be part of an organisation that truly values you — we’d love to hear from you.