Senior Support Worker – Sherringham House

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Sherringham HouseSalary: £14.56 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates.

Location: Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: 37 hours per week over a 7-day rota.

Sherringham House is a purpose‐built supported living complex, comprising of self‐contained apartments designed for adults with learning disabilities.

Our team work closely with the people we support, their families and healthcare professionals to create an environment where every individual is respected, valued and given the opportunity to live as independently as possible within their own homes and reach their personal potential.

The roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Support Worker to join us at Sherringham House. As a Senior Support Worker, this role will involve leading, supporting and supervising the staff team.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have previous experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities

Be committed to providing a high-quality service, focussed on developing people's social and practical living skills.

Have previous experience of supervising a staff team.

Have the ability to motivate staff.

Possess excellent communication skills.

Possess a Diploma level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.

Why work for us

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, including a day off for your birthday

Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Double time paid over Christmas

Company sick pay scheme

Staff savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Free staff counselling service

Blue Light discount offering shopping discounts on thousands of stores

Charity workers' discount

Free life assurance

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

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