Senior Support Worker

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Package Description: We do not offer visa sponsorship. We cannot accept applications from candidates on a Skilled Worker visa. Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life? Are you ready to take the lead and make a real difference in peoples lives? Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Furlong Close, helping to oversee and deliver high-quality support across our Service. You will report into the Management Team, splitting your time between hands-on support and leadership/administrative tasks to ensure our service runs smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to make an impact.
About the people youll be supporting: Youll work across our Service at Furlong Close supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person has unique needs, preferences, and routines. Some enjoy active community days out, others prefer quieter home-based activities. Your role will be to help them live safe, happy, and meaningful lives, whilst ensuring their care is consistent, person-centred, and of the highest quality.
Where youll be working: Youll be working across Furlong Close, spending time in peoples homes, and out in the community. This is a full-time role where your week will be split between providing direct support on shift and also completing leadership and administrative tasks.
What youll get with Agincare: Up To £13.25 per hour
Refer a friend bonus earn up to £500
Career development opportunities
Fully funded training and apprenticeships
Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing support)
What is required from you: Proven experience in a senior support or team leader role
Confident in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs
Full UK driving licence and own car (essential)
Good organisational skills and IT competence (Microsoft Office, care records)
Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (minimum) ideally Level 3 or working towards it
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker: Check in with teams across the service, ensuring shifts are running smoothly and everyone has what they need
Provide hands-on support, including personal care, meal preparation, and community activities
Review and update care plans, risk assessments, and other documentation
Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies as needed
Mentor and guide new or existing staff, offering feedback and support
Step in to lead shifts where required to maintain quality and consistency of care
About Agincare Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£12,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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