Senior Support Worker

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader looking for your next career move? Do you have a passion for mental health, supported housing and helping people develop the skills and confidence to live independently?

We are recruiting for a Team Leader to oversee a supported housing service in North Somerset, covering Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare.

You will typically manage a team of 2-3 (up to 6 as the service expands).

About the Service

The service provides temporary supported accommodation for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing mental health challenges and need support to move towards independent living.
Residents can typically stay for up to 24 months, receiving tailored support to develop their confidence, maintain their tenancies and reconnect with their communities.

The service supports 18 residents across two locations:
Weston-super-Mare: A shared house with 10 private bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, plus communal areas.
Clevedon: Eight self-contained flats.

The service is experiencing steady, sustainable growth, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to its continued development.

The Role

As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of both services, ensuring residents receive high-quality, recovery-focused support.

You will lead, supervise and develop a small team of support staff, helping them deliver effective interventions that promote tenancy sustainment, independent living and positive outcomes for residents.

Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day operation and development of both services.
Leading, supervising, coaching and developing support staff and volunteers.
Supporting staff recruitment, induction, training and performance management.
Monitoring service performance, KPIs, targets and contractual requirements.
Overseeing referrals and ensuring residents receive appropriate support.
Building effective relationships with housing providers, social services, mental health teams and other external agencies.
Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and service standards are maintained.
Supporting residents to develop independent living skill...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weston-super-Mare

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

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