Senior Support Worker

Hertfordshire Local Area Partnership; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Hoddesdon is seeking a Senior Support Worker to oversee team shifts and support individuals with daily living skills. Key responsibilities include managing medication, assisting with personal care, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have experience as a Support Worker and hold at least an RQF Level 2 qualification. This role offers opportunities for professional development and progression towards management.

Benefits

Disability confident employer

Opportunities for training and development

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Experience working in care settings is essential.
• Must be physically able to manage personal care tasks.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily needs and achieve their goals.
• Lead shifts and supervise other staff.
• Manage medication and assist with personal care.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Willingness to learn

Education

RQF Level 2 award or equivalent

Willingness to undertake RQF Level 3 award

Job description

Job Title: Senior Support Worker

Salary: £33,429 (£17.32 per hour). Opportunity to progress to £36,500 (£18.91 per hour).

Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available.

Contract: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation.

Locations:

• Hoddesdon – Isabel Court – 37 hours per week – Female only
• Bushey – Manor House – 37 hours per week

About The Team:

People flourish in the right environment, with the right support; this is you? If you are an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives, come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development.

About The Role:

Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, supporting them with basic daily needs and achieving their goals, personal hygiene, eating, drinking, keeping homes clean, managing money, taking medication, attending health appointments, joining social and leisure activities at home and in the local community, updating paperwork using IT systems. In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day‑to‑day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety.

Our services need you to support people with personal care, using moving and handling equipment where required, and be physically able to manage this type of work.

Shift work includes days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support.

About You:

You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience as a Support Worker.
• Hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake an RQF Level 3 award – training will be provided.
• Located within the Health and Social Care level 8 job profile.

Contact: For an informal discussion about the role, email [e-mail].

Application: As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with employment history (including any gaps) and training/qualifications. You may include a short covering paragraph to highlight your skills, knowledge and experiences.

Benefits Of Working For Us:

Disability Confident employer – guaranteed interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Safeguarding – role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency – essential for conveying accurate spoken English. Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

Legal and Equality: Some posts are only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.