Locations: York, Harrogate & Beverley
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £27,186 per annum (£13.07 per hour)
Mileage Allowance: 30p per mile
On-Call Payment: £14 per on-call shift worked
Genuine Occupational Requirement (Female Applicants Only)
Due to the nature of the people we support and in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this post is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the successful applicant is female. This requirement is necessary to meet the privacy, dignity and personal care needs of the individuals we support and to ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Support Solutions provides high-quality, person-centred care to people in their own homes and within the community across York, Harrogate and Beverley.
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Female Senior Support Worker to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding care while supporting colleagues, maintaining high standards, and ensuring excellent outcomes for the people we support.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, helping to mentor care staff, monitor service quality, and support the day-to-day delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support within clients' homes and the community.
- Act as a role model, providing guidance, mentoring and support to care staff.
- Carry out spot checks, staff observations and competency assessments.
- Complete care assessments, reviews and reassessments.
- Develop, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
- Monitor the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support medication administration and ensure safe medicines management in line with company policy and best practice.
- Liaise professionally with clients, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
- Report safeguarding concerns, incidents and changes in client needs promptly.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, company policies and best practice.
- Participate in the on-call rota and provide support to the wider team when required.
- Travel across York, Harrogate and occasionally Beverley to support service delivery.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience in domiciliary care, community care or health and social care.
- Experience working as a Senior Support Worker or an experienced Care Worker ready to progress.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding principles.
- Good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and quality assurance.
- Experience supporting medication administration.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and support a team effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
- Willingness to travel across York, Harrogate and Beverley.
- Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.
- Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies).
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience completing spot checks, care reviews and staff supervisions.
- Previous experience supporting new starters or mentoring care staff.
Salary & Benefits
- £27,186 annual salary (£13.07 per hour).
- Mileage allowance of 30p per mile.
- £20 payment for each on-call shift worked.
- Additional payments for on-call duties completed after 5:30 pm.
- 28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Company pension scheme.
- Blue Light Card membership.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and friendly management team.
Working Pattern
This role offers a varied and flexible working pattern, including:
- Community-based support across York, Harrogate and Beverley.
- Participation in a shared on-call rota.
- Either one full weekend per month or one day each weekend, depending on service requirements.
- A combination of direct care, quality monitoring and leadership responsibilities.
Why Join Support Solutions?
At Support Solutions, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are committed to supporting our team through ongoing training, career development and a positive working environment where everyone is valued.
If you're passionate about providing outstanding care and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue delivering high-quality, person-centred care across York, Harrogate and Beverley.
Pay: From £27,186.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- This position is restricted to female applicants due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Do you meet this requirement?
- Are you able to travel across York, Harrogate and Beverley as required?
Experience:
- care: 2 years (required)
- care management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
