Senior Support Worker

Location: Exmouth, Devon

Salary: £15.38 basic rate, £17.24 including holiday pay

Contract: Temporary, 2-3 months

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Start: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker or an experienced support professional who is ready to take the next step in their career into a Service Manager position. This is a temporary opportunity for an initial period of 2-3 months, overseeing a small supported living service and leading a team of staff supporting four young people aged 16-18.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated social care professional to develop their leadership experience, take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service and ensure the team delivers safe, high-quality and person-centred support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a positive, supportive environment where young people are encouraged to develop their independence, build essential life skills and work towards their individual goals.

• Lead and support the staff team, including supervision, performance management and development.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards of care, support planning, risk assessments and record keeping.
• Work closely with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Support young people to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage incidents and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure the service remains safe, well maintained and compliant.
• Support rotas, staffing and budget management.
• Participate in the management on-call rota.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant qualification in social care, health & social care, youth work or a related field.
• Previous management or senior-level experience.
• Experience of line managing and leading staff.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within supported accommodation, social care or a similar setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A calm, professional and positive approach.
• Availability to start ASAP and commit to the 2-3 month temporary contract.

Experience of working within an Ofsted-regulated service and knowledge of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 would be desirable.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure registered on the DBS Update Service
.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.