Senior Support Worker Job at Brook-St Hiredonline (Manchester)

Senior Support Worker

Brook-St Hiredonline

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

28544.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER - MANCHESTER Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Brook Street Social Care is proud to work with an organisation who provide support to vulnerable adults with learning disability, mental health issues supporting to help support and promote independent living skills. We seek a skilled Senior Support Worker to join their Manchester teams, working to support and mentor your staff teams supporting the Manager and Team Leader to provide a safe and outcome focused service.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver high-quality support to individuals with forensic mental health background, learning disabilities
Support and mentor your team of Support Workers across 2-3 services in Manchester, ensuring the smooth running of the services and completing supervisions with your teams
Maintain accurate records in line with organisational policies and legal requirements
Work closely with colleagues, and other professionals and agencies attending meetings where required
Be flexible to work on a rolling rota which will include alternate weekends and include early, late and some sleep in shifts. You will be allocated 14 hours per week in the office to complete relevant supervisions and paperwork and 23 hours on shift. Support people being supported at service and out in the community
Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision to continually develop your skills

Requirements:

Experience of working to support those with a mental health issue, learning disability and forensic background. Knowledge of working in the criminal justice system or similar settings
Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with those with complex mental health and learning disability
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety regulations
Ability to maintain accurate documentation
Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support others within this setting. You will be self driven and with a positive and 'can do' attitude
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins ( 1 or 2 per week). Plus 1 in 6 week on call support ( paid extra)

What we offer:

Excellent training and Induction plan with structured career progression routes
Competitive salary plus extra payments for On call Duties ( £20 for weekend and £15 for week days)
£67 sleep in allowance
Rewards and recognition
Cycle to work scheme
222 hours annual leave entitlement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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