Senior Support Worker

Job description

Job Description

Senior Support Worker Physical & Learning Disabilities - Hedge End, SouthamptonThe Laurels, Hedge End, Southampton (SO30) - Permanent £14.10 per hour - 42 hour contractAre you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Dolphin Homes is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Laurels , our residential service in Hedge End, Southampton , supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities.What Will You Be Doing? As a Senior Support Worker at The Laurels, you will not only provide direct, hands-on support to the individuals we care for, but also play a key leadership role within the team. No two days are the same, and your contribution will be felt by both the people we support and the colleagues you help to guide.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Providing personal care and supporting daily routinesCoordinating and contributing to individual care plansMentoring and supporting newer members of the care teamEnsuring the smooth running of the service day to dayActing as the key link between the care team and managementAssisting with dietary plans and individual needsTeaching life skills to promote independenceSupporting individuals within the local Hedge End and Southampton communityAccompanying service users on activities and outingsAnd the activities are genuinely something special:Theme parks, Swimming, Horse riding, Cinema, UK and abroad holidays, Arts and crafts, Concerts, Cycling, Baking and much more!Why Dolphin Homes? At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team.Here is what we offer:Enhanced weekend rates and overtime ratesFully funded qualifications and career development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First AidersCritical illness cover and life assuranceFirst Commuter Travel ClubBlue Light Card discount schemePaid DBS and full training providedLong service awardsFood, refreshments, and casual dressAuto-enrolled pension schemeWho Are We Looking For? We are looking for someone who is ready to step up and lead by example. You will have experience working in a care or support setting and be confident taking on additional responsibilities. You will also need to be:Compassionate and patientA confident communicator and natural team motivatorReliable, organised, and calm under pressureExperienced in a care or support worker rolePassionate about making a positive difference in people's livesReady to Apply? If you are ready to take the next step in your care career and lead a team that makes a genuine difference every day, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate visa switches for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-08-2026

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