Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support Worker
Salary: £13.71 per hour
Working Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Location: Gloucester
We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team in and around Gloucester.
We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours in residential, supported living and outreach settings. Our dedicated team work closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care and to empower everyone to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.
About National Care Group
National Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.
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The Senior Support Worker Role
As a Senior Support Workeryour role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and workwith people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.
The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.
The Ideal Candidate
Supporting adults withlearning disabilities.
Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
Able to motivate and manage a team.
Full UK Driving Licence
Level 3 in health and social care , or willingness to undertake
Previous use of electronic support plan/ record systems ( ideally nourish)
What's in it for you?
The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don't meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!
At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Whaddon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

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