Senior Support Worker in Barnsley, South Yorkshire
UK working eligibility only.
Senior Support Worker - £13.90/Hr – Barnsley, UK
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care and want to make a genuine difference every day?
Making Space is a values-driven care organisation, and we are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Barnsley.
The role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key part in leading a small team and ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered at our Silver Street Respite Service.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 35 hours per week. You will support adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and physical health needs, helping them live as independently as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of Support Workers
- Delegate tasks and guide staff to deliver high standards of care
- Follow and review individual care plans
- Support with medication administration
- Assist with daily living tasks such as shopping and personal care
- Encourage individuals to access the community and stay engaged
- Ensure all support is delivered in line with company values
About our company
At Making Space, our values shape everything we do: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both the people we support and our colleagues. We invest in our teams and promote from within wherever possible.
The Benefits
- Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
- Electric car scheme (subject to criteria)
- Discounts on health and lifestyle services
- Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Option to buy and sell annual leave (within limits)
- Access to online learning and development resources
- Funded qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6
- Career progression opportunities
- Travel schemes and mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Pension scheme with minimum 3% employer contribution
- Paid sick leave
- Colleague recognition awards
The person
- Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Has previous experience as a Support Worker
- Confident supervising or guiding others
- Values person-centred care
- Reliable, caring and organised
- Shares the values of Making Space
What’s next
Apply today to join Making Space and take the next step in your care career.
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