Job Description
Senior Support Worker
Location: Plymouth Rate: £13.71 per hour + £70.47 per sleep-inPermanent | Full-time | 40 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Telford, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
About the Service – Plymouth
A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.
Service User Interests
The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:
Arts and craftsDays out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.Holidays and short breaksWalks in the local park and communityCooking and baking to develop life skills
The Role
You will:
• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role-modelling, and day-to-day direction.• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.• Maintain high standards of record-keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.• Participate in the Senior On-Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:• Confident in leading a team within a care environment• Passionate about person-centred support• Professional, proactive, and resilient• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others• Skilled in communication (written and verbal)• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice
Requirements
Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basisDrivers desirable but not essentialEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
What We Offer
Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
FriendlyPositiveInnovativeEmpoweringPerson-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies