Senior Support Worker – Blue Ocean Computers
Join our specialist residential home in St Helens as a Senior Support Worker. Provide high‑quality, life‑enriching support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities, ensuring they thrive within a calm, welcoming community.
Job Role
Our quiet residential setting offers easy access to local parks, shops and community amenities. As we welcome new residents, you will help them settle in, shape routines, oversee care plans and support meaningful activities that reflect their interests. Your focus will be on creating a positive, well‑organised, person‑centred environment where individuals can genuinely thrive.
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support the team during each shift, promoting a positive culture and acting as a professional role model.
* Coordinate daily operations, including plans, activities, appointments and budgets, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift.
* Oversee and complete all required documentation, digital logs and audits, reviewing and signing off records completed by the team.
* Maintain safety and compliance by escalating health and safety concerns, monitoring medication procedures and ensuring policies are followed.
* Manage staffing levels across the shift, redeploying where needed and collaborating with other sites to ensure adequate cover.
* Ensure accurate reporting and follow‑up of incidents, behaviour logs, safeguarding concerns and post‑incident debriefs.
* Act as a senior member of the team, advocating for and supporting the continuous development of the home, role‑modeling best practice in care.
Ideal Candidate
* Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adults only).
* Level 4 Diploma Children, Young People & Families Practitioner is essential (Children only).
* Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity.
* Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team.
* A passion for person‑centred care.
* Resilient and tenacious.
* Have a positive and proactive mindset.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
* £35,370.47 – £36,035.26 (dependent on qualifications and experience and 1 sleep‑in per week).
* Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing).
* Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2,000.
* Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards.
* Free Meals on Shift.
* Life Assurance Policy 2x salary.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
Safeguarding & References
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.
Application Process
* Values‑Based Interview – Explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture.
* Competency Questions – Provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.
* We are not offering sponsorship for this role.
About Us
At Bright Futures we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education, investing in our people to foster growth and excellence.
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