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

• Casual dress
• Company events

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