Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support Worker

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Help people with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling, active and independent lives.
Position: Senior Support Worker
Location: East Lancashire
Salary: £14 per hour, approximately £26,936 per annum, plus £67 per sleepover
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join a positive and supportive team in East Lancashire.
This is a hands-on role combining direct support with first-line management responsibilities. You will support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs, helping them enjoy greater independence and take part in activities they value.
Working closely with the Team Leader and wider staff team, your key responsibilities will include:
Providing compassionate, person-centred support
Assisting with the supervision and development of specialist support staff
Supporting the management of staff rotas
Helping to develop and deliver individual support packages
Promoting a safe, effective and smoothly run service
Taking part in the shared on-call rota
Working flexibly, including evenings and alternate weekends

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership and management skills.
About You
You will have significant experience of supporting people with complex needs and a genuine commitment to helping others live fulfilling lives.
You will also need:
A Diploma or NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Adult Care
Strong organisational and communication skills
The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues
A calm and positive approach when working under pressure
Flexibility to work evenings, alternate weekends and shared on-call duties
An open-minded, energetic approach and a good sense of humour

About the Organisation
You will be joining an innovative community-based organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex needs.
The organisation is committed to developing its staff and offers a range of benefits, including six weeks' holiday inclusive of bank holidays, a pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, WageStream, employee rewards and discounts at its social enterprises.
Training opportunities may include Mental Health First Aid, BSL Level 1, apprenticeships, NVQ qualifications and ILM Level 3, subject to eligibility.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Lead Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Team Leader, Care Team Leader or Supported Living Team Leader. Xohmjla #INDSCP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darwen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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