Job Overview
Swallow Lodge in Lincolnshire is recruiting a Senior Support Worker. The role offers a rate of £13.35 per hour and requires 35 hours of work per week. You will supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring values‑based support is delivered to the highest standard.
Key duties include supporting adults with conditions such as LD, dementia, mental health and other physical needs, following care plans, administering medication, accessing the community and helping with daily living tasks such as shopping.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers.
* Ensure values‑based support is delivered to the highest standard.
* Support adults with LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person‑centred basis.
* Follow care plans, administer medication and perform community & domestic tasks such as shopping support and daily living tasks.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience as a Support Worker is essential.
* Demonstrated ability to align personal values with the organisation’s core values.
* Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions is preferred.
Benefits
* Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn.
* Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts.
* Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
* Double time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
* Employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply.
* Access to our library of learning through the e‑portal.
* Professional qualifications investment (level 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and ongoing development).
* Strong career progression opportunities – at least half of senior posts are filled internally.
* Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
* Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards.
* Pension scheme – 3% employer contribution at minimum.
* Paid sick leave.
Salary & Hours
Pay: £13.35 per hour.
Hours: 35 hours per week (full‑time).
Equality Statement & Application
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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