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Senior Support Worker - Wraysbury

£14.27 per hour

Location: Wraysbury

Essential Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual Driving Licence)

Typical Shifts: A mixture of early, late and long day shifts, including weekends

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued

We recognise and reward the dedication of our colleagues with a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts at leading retailers
• 24/7/365 GP access for you and your family
• Cash health plans that can also cover your family
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a sector-leading organisation

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in Wraysbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career while continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside the Registered Manager and wider team to provide high-quality, person-centred support. You will play a key role in both supporting individuals and helping to oversee the day-to-day running of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the supervision of staff
• Assisting with rota management and shift allocation
• Supporting the induction and development of new colleagues
• Booking and monitoring training compliance
• Supporting with staff supervisions and performance management
• Ordering and managing medication in line with company policies
• Supporting individuals to manage their finances safely and independently
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity for the people we support
• Providing hands-on support and positive role modelling for colleagues

About the People We Support

This service supports adults with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Mental health conditions
• Behaviours of distress
• Forensic backgrounds
• Individuals who have experienced trauma

You will be passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred support and empowering individuals to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or in a leadership role within health and social care

A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours

Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

A compassionate, resilient and proactive approach

A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles

Why Choose Voyage Care?

At Voyage Care, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to Be You. We're committed to helping our colleagues Grow Together through excellent training, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for career progression.

If you're an experienced support professional ready to take the next step and help transform lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references

Take a look around the company https://careers.voyagecare.com/