We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, 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!
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
* Arts and crafts
* Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
* Holidays and short breaks
* Walks in the local park and community
* Cooking and baking to develop life skills
Responsibilities
* 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.
Requirements
* Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
* Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
* Drivers desirable but not essential.
* Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
* 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.
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