Senior Support Worker (Days)

Job description

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker to work 42 hours a week (days only, including alternate weekends) at Broughton Lodge, a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role involves delivering outstanding care, supporting independence, and contributing to a safe, comfortable environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced, flexible care and support to residents.
• Offer guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn each individual’s specific needs and respond appropriately.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Undertake supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Schedule

Shift pattern: days (8am–8pm) with alternating week schedule – week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off; week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off.

Requirements

• Experience as a Support Worker with ability to step up to a more senior role.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in the lives of service users.
• Confident, assertive and ambitious for yourself, service users, and the organisation.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive, able to foster a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Able to empower and support service user independence.
• Organised, committed and keen to develop leadership and management skills.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Care (desirable).

Benefits

• £14.23 per hour.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Flexible working with overtime opportunity.
• Regular coaching and appraisal.
• Expert supervision and peer support.
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Wellbeing centre including exercise, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• 24‑hour free GP helpline.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free eye tests.
• NHS and blue light discount.
• On‑site benefits including free meals.
• Plus many additional benefits.

Other

All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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