The Senior Support Worker role at Enable in Erith is a rewarding, permanent position where the successful candidate will make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals needing short-term support. The role requires both hands‑on support and leadership or administrative responsibilities, ensuring the respite service operates smoothly. You will support three female individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, adapting quickly to individual support plans to create a positive experience. The role is full-time, combining shift‑based support with leadership duties, maintaining high standards of care, and supporting colleagues within the respite service.
Main duties of the job
Enable is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker for our respite service in Erith, Kent. This role involves overseeing and delivering high‑quality, short‑term support that provides essential breaks for families and primary carers. You’ll report to the Registered Manager, dividing your time between hands‑on support and administrative duties, ensuring person‑centred care. You’ll support three female individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, focusing on continuity of care and positive experiences. Agincare offers career development, a salary of £13.91 per hour, and a supportive work environment.
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Registered Manager, you’ll divide your time between hands‑on support and leadership or administrative responsibilities, ensuring the service runs smoothly and consistently delivers safe, person‑centred care. This is a varied and rewarding role where your input directly supports both the people using the service and their wider support networks.
About the people you’ll be supporting: You’ll be supporting three female individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who access the service for short stays. Each person has their own needs, preferences, and routines, which may differ from their home environment. Some may enjoy active outings in the community, while others prefer calm, home‑based activities during their stay. Your role is to create a welcoming, structured, and reassuring environment where they feel safe, respected, and able to enjoy their time away from home.
You’ll focus on maintaining continuity of care, adapting quickly to individual support plans, and ensuring each stay is a positive and meaningful experience. At the same time, you’ll be contributing to providing families and carers with confidence and peace of mind while they take a well‑earned break.
Where you’ll be working: Based in Erith, Kent, this full‑time role combines shift‑based support with dedicated time for leadership and administrative duties. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the respite service operates effectively and responsively.
As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy
£13.91 per hour
Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500*
Fully funded training and career development
Company pension scheme
What is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
Full UK Drivers licence
Level 2 in Health and Social Care and willing to work towards Level 3
Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
Supporting Activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
Communicating effectively using people’s chosen methods
Engaging – promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life
Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
Recording – keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
Team player – working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Subject to terms and condition
Qualifications
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, Full UK Drivers licence, Level 2 in Health and Social Care and willing to work towards Level 3.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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