Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker – Complex Care (Exeter)
Full Time – 36 Hours per Week

£16.00 per hour | £29,952 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join an exciting new team supporting a young lady in her own home in Exeter.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist environment. This position combines hands-on care delivery with leadership and administrative responsibilities, ensuring safe, effective and responsive care at all times.

Working Pattern

2 x care shifts per week (hands-on support)

1 x admin shift per week (care coordination and leadership duties)

Total: 36 hours per week

Must be available to work every other weekend

Key Responsibilities

Care Delivery

Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to complex needs

Support the individual to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing

Follow and implement detailed care plans and risk assessments

Leadership & Team Support

Lead and support a small team delivering care to a specific individual

Provide guidance, direction and oversight during shifts

Ensure consistency and high standards of care delivery

Administrative Responsibilities

Ensure care plans are accurate, up to date and reflective of current needs

Maintain clear, timely and accurate documentation

Ensure staff have relevant, up-to-date information to deliver safe care

Act as a key communication link between care staff and management

Requirements – Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Previous experience in complex care settings

Experience leading or supervising a team supporting an individual with complex needs

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Preferred Training & Experience

PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)

Mental Health Awareness

Autism Training

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Learning Disability and Autism)

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Gender-Specific Requirement

This role is open to male applicants only.

This requirement is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, which permits an occupational requirement for a specific sex where it is necessary for reasons of privacy, dignity, or the nature of personal care being provided.

What We Offer

Competitive pay at £29,952 based on 36 hours per week

Structured blend of hands-on care and leadership responsibilities

Opportunity to be part of a new, specialist care team

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive management and leadership structure

Why Join Us?

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver a bespoke care package for a young individual, working closely with a committed and skilled team. You will have real influence over care quality, team performance and outcomes.

Benefits

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