Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support Worker
Salary: £13.71 per hour
Working Hours: 28 hours per week
Service: Merryden Cinderford

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Merryden, based in Cinderford
Merryden (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living.
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, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those itsupports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock theirfull potential and live as independently as possible within their community.
We won Specialist Care Provider of the Year 2025 in the large group category at the National Care Awards! We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group
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National Care Group named Specialist Care Provider of the Year (large group) at the National Care Awards 2025
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.
The Senior Support Worker Role
As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with 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 with learning 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
Don't meet every single requirement?

We invite you to apply anyway!
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cinderford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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