Senior Support Worker

Agincare Group; Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to oversee high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in Shaftesbury and surrounding areas. This role involves both hands-on support and leadership tasks, ensuring care is consistent and person-centred. Successful applicants will possess relevant experience and qualifications, including a minimum of a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification. Flexibility in schedule and a valid UK driving license are essential.

Benefits

Up To £13.50 per hour

Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £500

35p per mile

Fully funded training and apprenticeships

Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing support)

Qualifications

• Full-time availability and flexibility across different support packages.
• Confident in providing personal care and meal preparation.
• Ability to review and update care plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts to ensure quality care delivery.
• Help individuals live safe and meaningful lives.
• Mentor and guide new staff members.

Skills

Experience in senior support or team leader role

Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

Good organisational skills

IT competence (Microsoft Office)

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (ideally)

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life?

Are you ready to take the lead and make a real difference in people’s lives?We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team, helping to oversee and deliver high-quality support across multiple locations in North Dorset. You will report into the Deputy Manager, 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 you’ll be supporting: You’ll work across four different support packages, each for an individual 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 you’ll be working: You’ll be working across Shaftesbury, Gillingham, and Sturminster Newton, spending time in people’s 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. Travel between locations is an essential part of the job, and mileage will be paid.

What you’ll get with Agincare:

• Up To £13.50 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £500
• 35p per mile
• 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:

• Full-time availability and flexibility to work across different packages
• 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

We’re a family-run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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.

SHAEN

Application Deadline: 04/03/2026

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