Job Description

Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hatfield

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £13.91 - £15.13 / hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you! We are currently looking for full time (37.5 hours a week) Senior Support Workers (internally known as Lead Support Workers) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Support Worker (Lead 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 modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support. You will also support the effective day-to-day management of the service.
In addition to supporting the Locality Manager and staff team, a key part of your role will be developing a strong understanding of the people you support. This will include providing emotional and practical support to enable individuals to live their lives their way, promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• Must have a full UK Manual driving license.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing 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 Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation.

*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full-time employees’ salaries for 2024-25. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.