Senior Support Worker

Job description

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER
Apple House | New Milton, Dorset
HOURS
Up to 39 hours available
PAY
£13.61 per hour
ROLE
Senior Support Worker
Do you dare to make a difference?
The people at Apple House want a senior colleague who is kind, cheerful and trustworthy; someone who listens, respects their choices, notices what matters and helps the whole team provide consistent, person-centred support.
At Apple House, being senior is about more than overseeing a shift. It is about leading by example, protecting people's rights, helping colleagues understand each person well and making sure daily support reflects the life each person wants to live.
Meet the people you will support Four people live at Apple House. Each person has individual strengths, interests, routines and preferred ways of being supported.
Choice and familiar routines
One person enjoys community walks, television and calm, consistent support that respects his established routines and choices.
Independence and trusted relationships
One person enjoys cooking, shopping, helping around the home and making her own choices with support from people she knows and trusts.
Friendships, activities and purpose
One person enjoys yoga, the gym, music, local trips, seeing friends and contributing to everyday tasks in his home.
Personal space and being heard
One person enjoys favourite programmes, arranging her belongings and having her room and support provided in the way she prefers.
The right Senior Support Worker will help colleagues see the whole person, not just the task, and will make sure people's voices shape every shift.
What you will do Lead shifts confidently and make sure support is safe, respectful, organised and person-centred.
Build trusting relationships and communicate in ways each person understands.
Promote choice, independence, dignity, privacy and involvement in everyday decisions.
Guide colleagues to follow support plans, risk guidance, health protocols and agreed routines consistently.
Delegate tasks fairly while remainin...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

New Milton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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