Senior Support Worker

Job description

OverviewUp to £13.45 per hour. Location: Horsforth, Leeds. Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time.

You will join a calm, resourceful and enthusiastic team as a Senior Support Worker, providing person-centred care and support to tenants to enable participation in everyday life and a wide range of activities. You will use positive communication and engagement, and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will work within a positive behaviour support framework, take responsibility, and grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team.

The service emphasises high levels of service user and family involvement. There is an opportunity to undertake the responsible role of Key Worker/Co-Key Worker to plan with the person's wider support network and help individuals be happy, healthy and successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred care and support to tenants in a supported living service and Day Services.

Assist with personal care and domestic tasks, as well as social engagement and community activities (e.g., walking, swimming, gym).

Support individuals with a wide range of presenting needs and work within a positive behaviour support framework.

Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support, ensuring consistency and effective communication.

Act as Key Worker/Co-Key Worker where required, planning with the person's wider support network.

Follow agreed guidelines and contribute to a calm, respectful, and safe environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

Prior experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.

Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification, such as the NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care at level 2 or 3.

Ability to work within a positive behaviour support framework and to follow guidelines.

Location in the UK and eligibility to work (the role is not open to sponsorship under UKVI; Skilled Worker Visa holders cannot be considered).

Additional InformationVacancy Reference Number: 90366

Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. The organization is inclusive and anti-racist, with accreditations including Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer and Investors in People Gold.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Horsforth

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