Senior Support Worker
£30,000–£34,000 per year | Permanent | Full-Time | Gloucester
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up into a senior role? Or are you already a Senior Support Worker looking for a stable, permanent position with genuine opportunities to progress?
OptiMatch Solutions is recruiting experienced Senior Support Workers and experienced Support Workers ready to progress into senior positions with an established care provider in Gloucester.
You’ll be joining a supportive, person-centred service helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex care needs live fulfilling and independent lives.
This is a permanent opportunity offering guaranteed full-time hours, planned rotas and the chance to build a long-term career in care.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- £30,000–£34,000 per year, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time employment
- 40 guaranteed hours per week
- Rotas planned in advance
- Paid induction and training
- Ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Paid annual leave
- Support from an experienced management team
THE ROLE
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll take a lead role during shifts while remaining hands-on in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.
You’ll lead by example, support other members of the team and help create a safe, positive and empowering environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting the staff team during shifts
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support
- Promoting independence, dignity, choice and inclusion
- Supporting individuals with daily living activities and personal care where required
- Administering and recording medication safely
- Completing accurate care records, daily notes and incident reports
- Supporting care planning and risk management
- Monitoring changes in health, wellbeing and support needs
- Supporting positive behaviour and risk management strategies
- Encouraging community participation and meaningful activities
- Building positive relationships with individuals, families and professionals
- Mentoring and supporting other team members
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care practice
ABOUT YOU
We’d like to hear from you if you:
- Have previous experience working in UK adult social care
- Are already a Senior Support Worker or an experienced Support Worker ready to progress
- Have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex care needs
- Have experience administering medication and completing care documentation
- Are confident supporting colleagues and taking responsibility during a shift
- Are calm, reliable and able to make good decisions
- Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
- Are compassionate and committed to providing high-quality care
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential. Relevant experience and the ability to lead by example are equally important.
SHIFT PATTERN
This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week on a planned rota.
Shifts include a mixture of early, late and long-day shifts, with alternate weekend working.
Rotas are provided in advance, offering greater stability and consistency.
WHY APPLY?
This is an opportunity to join an established care service where you can make a genuine difference, take the next step in your career and become an important part of a supportive team.
Whether you’re already working as a Senior Support Worker or you’re an experienced Support Worker ready for more responsibility, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted by the OptiMatch Solutions team to discuss the opportunity and next steps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000–£34,000 per year
Work Location: In person
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
