Lead Senior Support Worker

Overview

As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you will be pivotal in supporting individuals with daily living, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations. You will take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services. A Full UK Driving Licence is required for the role.

• Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals.
• Support daily activities like budgeting, cooking, personal care (if required) and community engagement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals.
• Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management.
• Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development.

• Experience in social care or supporting individuals.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT and numerical skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations the employer may limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. For more details, please visit the employer's page.

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• 2 wellbeing days per year
• Time and half for bank holiday working
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance
• UR STARS recognition program for individuals and teams
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. We strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United, and we are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive practices and supporting applicants with disabilities.