At Bright Futures, everything circles back to one belief: every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home Wareing in Tyldesley, Manchester to provide high-quality care and life‑enriching opportunities to the people we support.
Wareing is one of our new purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art residential homes in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester supporting four adults with autism and learning disabilities to be independent and achieve their own individual outcomes.
As part of a support team you will be responsible for assisting them in their transition into their new home. You will get to know each of the people we support, find out their interests and likeable activities, and create fulfilment of each day. 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 lead the team whilst on shift, acting as a role model to deliver the highest standards of care. You will develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure the best possible 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.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification or equivalent (adults only) is desirable.
* Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity.
* Committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team.
* Passion for person‑centred care.
* Resilient and tenacious.
* Positive and proactive mindset.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £32,163.86 (dependent on qualifications and experience and 1 sleep‑in per week).
* Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing).
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