Senior Support Worker
Join Our Amazing Team at Wayforward Specialist Support Services
We have an excellent career opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our amazing team at Wayforward Specialist Support Services.
Location
Pay
We offer excellent rates of pay at £14 per hour
Working Hours
Full time (up to 45 hours per week)
We offer a variety of shift patterns including:
- 08:00 – 21:00
- 08:00 – 22:00 plus sleep-in
- 22:00 – 07:00 sleep shift
- 21:00 – 08:00 waking night
Please note: Your role will include on-call duties/schedules and it's a 24- hour Rota with weekend work involved.
Who Are We?
Wayforward Specialist Support Services is a values-led social care provider delivering specialist neurodisability services for adults and children with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and behaviours that may challenge.
The people we support live in their own homes with their own tenancies and are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives of their choosing.
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting people to achieve positive outcomes while providing guidance, leadership, and support to the wider team.
You will:
- Lead by example and promote person-centred support.
- Support individuals to achieve their goals, aspirations, and independence.
- Assist with developing and implementing support plans and risk assessments.
- Support the onboarding, mentoring, and development of new staff.
- Work alongside management to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Attendance in management meetings
- Monitor and maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times.
- Take responsibility for medication administration where required.
- Support with shift leadership and act as a point of contact for staff during shifts.
- Be part of the on-call rota
- Encourage positive team working and a culture of continuous improvement.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Live within 30 minutes of Teignbridge and Torbay.
- 2 years experience of working as a support worker or similar with people with Learning Disabilities, who have associated Mental Health difficulties and Challenging needs
- Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge.
- Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 (or working towards) and willingness to complete Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4. (Essential)
- Full Driving license and vehicle is essential to fulfil on-call requirements.
- Must be able to work 24-hour rota.
- A proactive person who can confidently use their own decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to support and motivate colleagues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and person-centred in your approach.
- Honest, reliable, and professional.
- Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Committed to delivering high-quality care and support.
Why Choose Wayforward Specialist Support Services?
- Family-run business with no shareholders.
- Fair employer with excellent staff retention rates.
- Led by a qualified Learning Disability Nurse with over 20 years of experience alongside an experienced management team.
- A rewarding role where you can see the positive impact you make every day.
- Opportunity to work across a range of services supporting people with diverse needs.
- Supportive environment where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Apprenticeships, qualifications, and additional training opportunities available.
- Regular supervision and support from senior management.
- Shifts rostered 4–6 weeks in advance to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive induction programme with face-to-face training delivered by senior management and external professionals.
- Ongoing high-quality training and professional development.
- We genuinely care about our workforce and invest in our people.
What Happens Next?
As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will contact you within 24–48 hours.
We will arrange an interview and, if successful, you could be joining our team as soon as possible.
Become part of our fantastic team and help make a real difference in people's lives.
Apply Today
If you have any questions or would like further information about the role, please apply now and we will be happy to arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can't wait to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 (or working towards) ?
- Are you willing to complete Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4? (Essential)
- Are you willing to be part of the on-call rota? (Essential)
- What location are you based please?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? We do not offer any form of sponsorship.
- Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
Experience:
- support worker: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and a car (required)
Work Location: On the road
