Senior care Work, Jobs in Newton Abbot, Dev (with Salaries)

Senior Support Worker
WayForward Specialist Support Services LTD —Newton Abbot
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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6d
Senior Carer
Mount Olivet nursing home —Paignton
- £14.05 - £14.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- Care plans
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Support Worker - Night and Day Shifts (No visa opportunities)
DW Complex Care Ltd. —Torquay
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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9d
Senior Health Care Assistant
Quay Court Care Centre —Kingsbridge
- £14.30 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
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11d
Senior Night Care Assistant - Denbury
Peninsula Care Homes —Newton Abbot
- £13.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing home
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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13d
Senior Support Worker
Priory Group —Teignmouth
- £14.25 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Deputy Manager
Blackdice Healthcare Limited —Ottery Saint Mary
- £34,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- In-person
- Care plans
- Health & wellbeing programme
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11d
Senior Support Worker
CareTech Group —Torquay
- £14.67 - £15.49 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Care plans
- School
- Referral programme
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Care Assistant (Nights) HIGHEST PAID Care home in Teignmouth
Bishopsteignton House —Teignmouth
- £14.90 an hour
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Care plans
- Referral programme
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12d
Team Leader
St Omer Residential Home —Torquay
- £14.55 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid training
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4d
Senior Support Worker
Salutem Care & Education —Exeter
- £13.95 an hour
- Communication skills
Deputy Manager (Care Home)
Rose Care Group - Main —Exeter
- £29,764.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Senior Carer
Buckland Care —Bovey Tracey
- From £15 an hour
- English
Part Time Care Assistant/Relief Senior
Pippins Residential Home —Paignton
- £12.90 - £13.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Care experience
- Driving
- In-person
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11d
Residential Children's Support Worker
Claybridge Care —Cullompton
- From £36,138 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
14d
Care Assistant (Nights)
Rose Care Group - Main —Exmouth
- Up to £14.90 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Store discount
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2d
Senior Health Care Assistant
Furzeham Lodge Care Home —Brixham
- £13.48 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
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6d
CQC Registered Manager
Kata Care —Brixham
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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2d
Snr Care Worker
Garden House Rest Home —Torquay
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Driving
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Residential Care Home, Activities Co-Ordinator.
Teignbridge House Care Home —Teignmouth
- From £12.71 an hour
- Nursing home
- Care experience
- In-person
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Senior Support Worker

WayForward Specialist Support Services LTD -
Newton Abbot

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Job details

Full-time
£14 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Driving Licence
Care home
Day care
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Home care
Care Certificate
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

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

Torbay
Newton Abbot

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

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