As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with daily living activities, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations. You will also take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services.
Responsibilities
* Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals.
* Support daily activities such as budgeting, cooking, personal care (if required), and community engagement.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals.
* Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management.
* Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members.
* Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures.
* Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans.
* Hold a Full Manual UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications
* Experience in social care or supporting individuals.
* Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team.
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Care.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Basic IT and numerical skills.
* Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins, and nights.
* A commitment to ongoing training and development.
Benefits
* Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay.
* Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters.
* Time and half for bank holiday working.
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership.
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services.
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships.
* Generous annual leave allowance to balance your work and personal life.
* Our UR STARS recognition programme rewards individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
* Work place pension scheme.
* Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation.
* Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan).
* Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers.
United Response is a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. We are an equal‑opportunity workplace and a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental or physical disabilities. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by United Response.
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