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Lead Senior Support Worker

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United Response

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United Kingdom , Throckley

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Nursing

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Salary:

13.65 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you’ll be pivotal in supporting individuals with daily living, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations. You’ll also take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals
  • Support daily activities like budgeting, cooking, personal care (if required), and community engagement
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals
  • Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management
  • Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members
  • Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures
  • Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans

Requirements:

  • Experience in social care or supporting individuals
  • Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic IT and numerical skills
  • Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights
  • A commitment to ongoing training and development
What we offer:
  • Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
  • 2 wellbeing days per year
  • Time and half for bank holiday working
  • Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
  • Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
  • Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • UR STARS recognition program
  • Work place pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
  • Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Expiration:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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