Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?
If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you!
We are currently looking for full time (37.5 hours a week) Senior Support Workers (internally known as Lead Support Workers) to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
As Senior Support Worker (Lead Support Workers) you will be assisting the Locality Manager by working on shift providing day to day support to the staff team. The role will include assisting the staff to deliver excellent person-centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and their own consistent support on a 1:1 basis.
Not only will you be providing support to your Locality Manager and your staff team, a major part of your daily role is to also have an understanding for the person you are supporting, which at times will include providing emotional and practical support to enable someone to live their life, their way.
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Minimum of 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
- Must have a full UK Manual driving license.
- A commitment to empowering people.
- Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
- Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
- Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
- This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.
As a Senior Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep in duties, overtime and on-call duties. With these opportunities, Senior Support Workers earn on average* £41,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.
What We Offer:
- From £13.91 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
- Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
- Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression.
- Guaranteed hours.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
- Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
- A friendly, supportive working environment.
- Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation.
- Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full-time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
Partners in Support has provided supported living for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hertfordshire since 2008. We help individuals live the lives they choose, supporting independence in their own homes and local communities.
We specialise in personalised support for people who may have previously found services challenging.
We’re not aiming to become a large national organisation — our focus is simply to offer the highest-quality supported living to people in Hertfordshire.
