Senior Support Worker, Croft Hill – Sutton-in Craven

Autism Initiatives Group; Sutton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Sutton-in-Craven to assist in leading a team and providing personal care support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a can-do attitude, have experience in a supporting role, and possess at least a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This role involves encouraging team members and ensuring high-quality support for individuals, integrating them into community activities. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee well-being are offered.

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Wellness plans

Financial wellbeing programme

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Access to free Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supporting role is essential.
• Must demonstrate best practices as a role model.
• Committed to enabling individuals to lead fulfilled lives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leading and managing services.
• Supervise a team of Support Workers.
• Encourage and guide the team towards quality support.

Skills

Team leadership

Encouragement and guidance

Person-centered support

Can-do approach

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker, Croft Hill – Sutton-in Craven

Salary: £27,533 per annum, based on 39 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time Hours: 39 hours per week Job Reference Number: SSW-CH-JK Job Location: England Job Area: Sutton-in-Craven Closing Date: 23rd January 2026

Salary: £27,533 per annum, based on 39 hours per week

Are you looking for career progression?

We have a fantastic development opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to support our Service Manager in leading and managing our service. This is a great opportunity for a Support Worker who is looking to progress within their career in Social Care.

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker who will have a can-do approach and be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. You will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and enthusiasm for the role.

Our established team currently supports with personal care duties, as well as supporting with wheelchair use and hoists. The people we support take an active interest in integrating more in activities within the local community. This will include hobbies such as swimming, trike cycling, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.

Our service in Croft Hill also focuses on:

• Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
• Supporting people to achieve and be successful
• Helping people we support to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
• Enabling people we support to be active members of their communities

You will supervise a team of Support Workers, providing encouragement and guidance to achieve the best quality support and practice. This role will allow you to gain new skills and build on your experience for future progression and development. Ideally you will have already obtained your Level 3 Health and Social Care, and will have previous experience in a supporting role.

Our offer to you

Our teams make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
• Birthday day off
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

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