Senior Support Worker
2 days ago
Barnsley
Senior Support Worker - £13.90/Hr – Barnsley, UK Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care and want to make a genuine difference every day? Making Space is a values-driven care organisation, and we are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Barnsley. The role As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key part in leading a small team and ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered at our Silver Street Respite Service. This is a permanent, full-time role working 35 hours per week. You will support adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and physical health needs, helping them live as independently as possible. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and support a team of Support Workers, • Delegate tasks and guide staff to deliver high standards of care, • Follow and review individual care plans, • Support with medication administration, • Assist with daily living tasks such as shopping and personal care, • Encourage individuals to access the community and stay engaged At Making Space, our values shape everything we do: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both the people we support and our colleagues. We invest in our teams and promote from within wherever possible. The Benefits • Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn, • Electric car scheme (subject to criteria), • Discounts on health and lifestyle services, • Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata), • Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, • Option to buy and sell annual leave (within limits), • Access to online learning and development resources, • Funded qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6, • Career progression opportunities, • Travel schemes and mileage paid at 45p per mile, • Pension scheme with minimum 3% employer contribution, • Paid sick leave, • Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), • Has previous experience as a Support Worker, • Confident supervising or guiding others, • Values person-centred care, • Reliable, caring and organised Apply today to join Making Space and take the next step in your care career.