Senior Support Worker – Supported Living
Location: Doncaster, DN2
£13.35 per hour
Full time / Part time positions - 12-hour shifts Nights
We are looking for compassionate and reliable Senior Support Workers to join our Supported Living team in Doncaster. You will be supporting a female individual to live as independently as possible within her own home.
At Milewood, we are dedicated to delivering the kind of support we would want both for ourselves and our loved ones.
Our approach focuses on seeing care from the resident’s perspective, enabling them to access the choices and rights they deserve and promoting independence within an inclusive community.
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the home, overseeing day-to-day care delivery and supporting staff to provide compassionate, high-quality care. You will work closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure care is personalised, safe, and effective.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a leadership role and is passionate about senior support
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, and motivate care staff across shifts
- Ensure delivery of person-centred care in line with individual care plans
- Lead the development and review of care plans with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Monitor care quality and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Organise staff rotas and maintain safe staffing levels
- Mentor and support staff development and training
- Complete care documentation, reports, and records using IT systems
- Promote effective communication with families and professionals
- Drive improvements in resident experience and operational efficiency
- Support residents with mobility and community access, including driving where required
What We’re Looking For
- Previous supervisory experience in a care home or senior care setting
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience creating and implementing personalised care plans
- Good understanding of adult social care regulations
- Confident using IT systems for care documentation
- Compassionate, organised, and able to work well under pressure
- Driving licence desirable (required for resident support when needed)
- Experience supporting complex needs, including:
- Mental Health conditions
- Learning Disabilities
- Behaviours of distress
- Personal care, medication, moving & handling
What We Offer
- Competitive annual leave (increasing with service)
- Flexible working options for work/life balance
- Pension scheme with auto-enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 mental health support, counselling, GP access)
- Lifestyle savings on shopping, supermarkets, and utilities
- Discounted health cash plan
- Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an extra week)
- And more
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Ref IND1
Pay: £13.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster DN2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship (We do not offer sponsorship for this role)
Experience:
- Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
