Job Description
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Salary: £*****
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Location: Penwortham
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Hours Per Week: 40
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Job Start Date
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Closing date: 30/10/2026
Senior Support Worker – Lead, Support and Make a Difference! n
Pay Rate - £***** per hour
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(Full time)
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Are you an experienced
Senior Support Worker
ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with
Autism and Learning Disabilities
while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an
exciting opportunity
for you to join our team as a
Senior Support Worker
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About The Role n
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Provide high-quality support to people we support, ensuring their personal needs, daily living, and social activities are met.
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Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
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Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
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Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
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Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
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Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
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Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
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Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.
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Additional Responsibilities As a Senior Support Worker n
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Mentor and guide support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high-quality care.
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Oversee daily documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Contribute to supervisions and performance reviews of Support Workers.
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Organise and lead shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.
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Identify performance issues within the team and escalating where necessary.
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Take responsibility for daily audits to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.
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Ensure policy and procedures are followed at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.
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Assist with recent colleague inductions, including agency staff.
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Participate in the Senior on-call rota, providing additional leadership support when needed.
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What We're Looking For n
We are looking for an
experienced and motivated leader
who is passionate about delivering
high-quality care
and
mentoring others
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Essential n
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Experience leading a team in a care environment.
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Background in health and social care, with a strong understanding of best practices.
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Ability to problem-solve and use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
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Proven ability to follow and maintain company policies and procedures.
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Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on-call rota.
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Preferable n
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A Health and Social Care qualification.
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A valid driving licence.
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Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
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Experience working with external care professionals.
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Experience in complex and challenging environments.
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Why Join Us? n
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Step into a leadership role with opportunities for growth.
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Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.
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Supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.
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Varied & rewarding role – every day is different!
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Our Values n
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Everybody Matters – Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
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Honesty & Integrity – Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness
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Passionate & Resilient – Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
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Positivity – Fostering a positive, uplifting workplace
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Professional Excellence – Striving for excellence in all aspects of care
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MPSW
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📌 Senior Support Worker (South Australia)
🏢 Blue Ribbon
📍 South Australia