Senior Support Worker (Days)

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Salary: £14.24

Location: Bolton

Hours Per Week: 40

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Senior Support Worker (Days) – Lead, Support and Make a Difference!

Pay Rate - £14.24 per hour

(Full-Time)

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities while mentoring and guiding a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Support Worker on Days in Bolton!

About The Role

• Provide high-quality support to people we support, ensuring their personal needs, daily living, and social activities are met.
• Follow person-centred care plans, ensuring ongoing review and updates in collaboration with management.
• Administer and accurately record medication in line with procedures.
• Ensure service users access the community, attend medical appointments, and develop independence.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and personal care.
• Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other key documentation.
• Support individuals in managing their personal finances and maintaining relationships with family and professionals.
• Follow company safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately.

Additional Responsibilities As a Senior Support Worker

• Mentor and guide support Workers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to provide high-quality care.
• Oversee daily documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to supervisions and performance reviews of Support Workers.
• Organise and lead shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly allocated and completed.
• Identify performance issues within the team and elevate where necessary.
• Take responsibility for daily audits to ensure the service meets regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure policy and procedures are followed at all times, acting as the first point of contact for guidance and escalation.
• Assist with new colleague inductions, including agency staff.
• Participate in the Senior on-call rota, providing additional leadership support when needed.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and mentoring others .

Essential

• Experience leading a team in a care environment.
• Background in health and social care, with a strong understanding of best practices.
• Ability to problem-solve and use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Proven ability to follow and maintain company policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including participation in an on-call rota.

Preferable

• A Health and Social Care qualification.
• A valid driving licence.
• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Experience working with external care professionals.
• Experience in complex and challenging environments.

Why Join Us?

• Step into a leadership role with opportunities for growth.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.
• Supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.
• Varied & rewarding role – every day is different!

Our Values

• Everybody Matters – Ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
• Honesty & Integrity – Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness
• Passionate & Resilient – Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
• Positivity – Fostering a positive, uplifting environment
• Professional Excellence – Striving for excellence in all aspects of care

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