Senior Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: The Old Vicarage Dewsbury

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Priory Old Vicarage offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, autistic spectrum, complex needs, communication difficulties and mild to moderate challenging behaviours or epilepsy.

Senior Support Worker role:
Act as a positive role model, supervise and guide support staff, deliver high‑quality person‑centred care, supervise operations, coach colleagues, lead team meetings, support residents to live independent lives.

• Supervise and support delivery of person‑centred support and care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation and effective communication
• Ensure residents have person‑centred plans and are supported to participate in meaningful activities
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development
• Administer medication safely in line with procedures
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing operational issues as needed
• Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge for safe practice

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support
• Knowledge of care standards, policies and safeguarding practices
• Reliable, flexible, proactive problem solving
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures

We provide support with regular career conversations, full training and pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.