Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Location: Swinton, Greater Salford area

Salary: £12.50 – £13.15 per hour – up to £26,520 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

This well-established organisation is seeking a Senior Support Worker to take the lead in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs. You will be responsible for the daily running of personalised services, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and safety standards, and leading a dedicated team of support workers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users.
• Encouraging service users to maximise their independence and participate fully in their communities.
• Supporting the team in providing excellent care, including personal care, social skills development, and participation in daily activities.
• Administering and monitoring medication in line with policies.
• Supervising junior staff and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

You will be working closely with service users, their families, and professionals from external agencies, ensuring a cohesive approach to support.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement: 33 days – 25 days plus 8 statutory days, with an additional day for your birthday after 2 years of service.
• On-call rota participation with additional payments.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme after 6 months’ employment (two times your annual salary).
• Employee Assistance Service, offering free advice on financial, health, and legal issues, along with free counselling.
• Recognition awards, including long service bonuses and refer-a-friend schemes.
• Access to discounts through the company’s rewards programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated individual with experience in social care to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with learning disabilities. If you are committed to promoting independence and providing high-quality support, we would love to hear from you.

CA-PERM