Supported Living Senior

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to take on more responsibility within a supportive team.

We re looking for a Senior Support Worker to join a service providing supported accommodation for young people aged . The aim is to help young people build confidence, develop life skills and prepare for independent living, with the right support around them along the way.

This is a hands-on position where you ll work directly with young people while taking the lead on the day-to-day running of the home during your shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing practical and emotional support.
• Helping young people develop independent living skills, including cooking, budgeting and managing daily routines.
• Supporting young people with emotional wellbeing, relationships and decision-making.
• Leading shifts, guiding Support Workers and making sure tasks are completed to a good standard.
• Completing handovers, daily records, incident reports and other necessary paperwork.
• Following safeguarding procedures, managing risks and responding calmly to challenging situations.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Supporting colleagues, including helping new staff settle into the team.
• Working with the wider team to ensure young people receive consistent support.

You ll also take part in the on-call rota and may need to provide sickness cover when required.

You will have experience working with young people in supported accommodation, residential childcare or a similar social care setting. Just as importantly, you ll be someone who can build good relationships, remain calm under pressure and set a positive example to others.

You ll need to be confident taking responsibility for a shift, communicating effectively with colleagues and keeping accurate records. A good understanding of safeguarding and risk management is essential, along with a genuine commitment to helping young people develop their independence.

A relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or a related subject would be desirable. Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues would also be an advantage.

• £35,763 salary
• A two-on, four-off rolling rota
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills
• The chance to build your leadership experience and progress towards Team Leader or management roles
• A supportive team working towards positive outcomes for young people
• Opportunities for additional hours and quality-related bonuses, subject to the applicable scheme criteria

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.