Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support Worker required to join our Team at Encompass Care

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people's lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team?

Whether you're experienced or new to care, we're looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high-quality support and bring our values to life.

Our Offer to YouLocation: Stalbridge

Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £13.81 and increasing to £14.11 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits and Perks

Birthday Leave - Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday

Annual Leave - Your annual leave entitlement increases as your length of service grows, rewarding your ongoing commitment.

Pension - Pension scheme with the People's Pension

Training - Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector

Perks - Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme

Wellbeing Support - Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.

Key Responsibilities

Provide service cover and support in all areas as required by the Service Manager, Area Team Leader and Team Leader

To manage a team that has required competencies and capabilities to meet the needs and expectations of the people we support.

Be aware of the standards for delivering high quality services to the people we support.

To ensure confidentiality and effective governance including safeguarding protocols are followed in the services.

Provide high-quality care and support to people in the setting. This may include but is not limited to personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, support out in the community and housekeeping.

Build strong, positive relationships with people, promoting their independence and well-being.

Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

Effective communication both verbally and written.

Record and report any changes in the people we support's needs or conditions.

To treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

To be aware of and to comply with all Encompass policies and procedures.

About You

Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing excellent care.

A strong team player with good communication skills.

Flexible to work a rotation of day shifts, depending on the needs of the service including alternate weekends.

Apply now via our website www.encompasscare.org.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sturminster Newton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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