Senior Support worker

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

We are looking for Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.

This role would suit someone who has a lot of experience working with this client group, is looking to step-up, and take on more responsibilities or looking for a new challenge.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, covering 12hrs shifts on a rota basis making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Due to the remote location of the service and lack of public transport, applicants will ideally need to be a drive or have own means of transport.

Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service

Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required

Safeguard

Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

You are...

An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge

Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives

Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation

An excellent communicator & good team player

Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

Able to empower & support service user independence

Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

£13.78 per hour

Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme

Recruitment referrals

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brant Broughton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English