At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home in Urmston, Manchester,?to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support. Davyhulme is one of our new purpose built, homely, spacious and specialist homes in South Manchester, supporting 5 adults with autism and learning disabilities to be independent and achieve their own individual outcomes.
Job Role
We're looking for resilient, determined and adaptable Senior Support Workers who can lead by example, support the team, and confidently guide individuals through change. Someone with strong communication skills, a positive approach and the ability to build trust and reassurance will excel. Maintaining high standards, supporting colleagues and ensuring each person feels safe, understood and valued are central to this role.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team where creativity, compassion, and energy are valued every day, Bright Futures could be the perfect place for you.
As part of the Senior support team you will be responsible for supporting people to move into their new home. You will get to know each individual, find out their interests, and support them to achieve the small and big steps in reaching their goals and living the life they choose. Each day will be completely different, but you will be there to guide them through all of life's milestones and challenges.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be a key part of their day-to-day support team, actively valuing and amplifying what matters to them, empowering their communication and independence, planning fulfilling activities. You will also keep records of their needs, support provided and progress.
You will help to create a warm, stimulating environment whilst working a mix of day shifts and sleeps to meet individual needs.
You'll do more than provide care – you'll be a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement, helping the people you support to achieve the best outcomes.
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.
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 modelling best practice in care.
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adult's only)
Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People & Families Practitioner is essential. (Children's 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
£28,448.89 - £32,163.86 (depending on sleep + experience)
Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)
Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000
Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards
Free Meals on Shift
Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Safeguarding Requirement
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.
Application Process
Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:
Values Based Interview – We'll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures' culture
Competency Questions – You'll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.
For more information on our interview process, click here: Interviewing
If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on or 01925 759 162 .
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright Futures
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