Senior Therapeutic Adult Support Worker

At Elevate Supported Living, we believe in transformational, person-centred support that empowers individuals to live meaningful and independent lives.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference, committed to learning and growth, and aligned with our values of Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Service User Focus, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced, caring, and values-driven Senior Therapeutic Adult Support Worker to join our expanding team. Whether you bring extensive frontline experience or a strong background in therapeutic and complex needs support, we are keen to hear from you.

About Elevate Supported Living

Elevate provides standard and enhanced therapeutic & trauma-informed supported living services for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex needs.

Our approach is built on:

• Service User Focus – placing the individual at the centre of everything we do
• Inclusion – creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered
• Integrity – acting with honesty, transparency, and professionalism
• Accountability – taking ownership of our actions and delivering consistently high standards of care
• Innovation – using creative and therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes

We support individuals not just in their day‑to‑day lives, but in building confidence, independence, and future opportunities through access to education, training, employment, and social enterprise pathways.

The Role

As a Senior Therapeutic Adult Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver person-centred, therapeutic support tailored to individual needs
• Ensure the physical, emotional, religious, educational, and psychological needs of service users are met within a safe and supportive environment
• Lead on the formulation, implementation, and review of care plans
• Promote independence by supporting daily living skills (ADLs) such as cooking, budgeting, and personal care
• Build trusting, respectful relationships that empower service users to make informed choices
• Support individuals to maintain safe, stable tenancies and positive home environments
• Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and multi‑agency partners — including statutory and voluntary sector professionals
• Enable access to education, employment, and community opportunities
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records in line with regulatory and organisational standards
• Act as a positive role model and senior presence within the team, demonstrating professionalism and emotional resilience

Shift Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, including weekends)
• Shifts are not on a rotating pattern and cover the following hours:
• 08:00 – 16:00
• 10:00 – 20:00
• 12:00 – 20:00
• 08:00 – 20:00

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

About You

You will:

• Have a minimum of 12 months' recent experience working directly with adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or complex needs
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to person-centred and values-based care
• Be compassionate, reliable, and emotionally aware
• Show accountability and professionalism in your practice
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, and a range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals
• Be adaptable, resilient, and committed to continuous learning and development

What We Offer

At Elevate, we invest in our people because we know that great care starts with supported staff:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training in therapeutic approaches
• Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
• Company pension, on-site parking, and referral programme

Additional Information

All staff are expected to:

• Consistently demonstrate Elevate's Core Values in practice
• Uphold Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Safety standards
• Engage in continuous professional development

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience (preferred):

• Mental Health – 1 year
• Learning Disabilities – 1 year
• Autism (ASD) – 1 year
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Adults with Mental Health Needs: 1 year (preferred)
• United Kingdom (required)

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