Senior Support Worker
Department: Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hatfield
Reporting To: Locality Manager
Compensation: £13.91 - £15.13 / hour
Description
We are looking for a full‑time (37.5 hours a week) Senior Support Worker (Lead Support Worker) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
As a Senior Support Worker you will assist the Locality Manager by working on shift and providing day‑to‑day support to the staff team. The role includes supporting staff to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support through supervisions, positive role mentoring, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support, as well as supporting the effective day‑to‑day management of the service.
Additionally, you will develop a strong understanding of the people you support, providing emotional and practical support to enable individuals to live their lives their way, promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Locality Manager by working on shift and providing day‑to‑day support to the staff team.
Support staff in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support through supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support.
Support the effective day‑to‑day management of the service.
Develop a strong understanding of the people you support and provide emotional and practical support enabling individuals to live their lives their way, promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
* Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
* A commitment to empowering people.
* Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
* Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
* Willingness to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins.
Benefits
As a Senior Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep‑in duties, overtime and on‑call duties. With these opportunities, Senior Support Workers earn on average £41,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.
What We Offer:
* From £13.91 per hour, plus £75 per sleep‑in
* Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
* Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression.
* Guaranteed hours.
* Overtime opportunities available.
* Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
* Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
* A friendly, supportive working environment.
* Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation.
*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full‑time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.
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