Most care homes treat leadership as a tick-box promotion that leaves you drowning in paperwork and disconnected from the young people you actually came to support. This 8-bedded home is different: they want a Senior Support Worker who leads from the front, mentors the team, and stays hands-on with residents who have learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. This is your chance to build something real, with a provider who's been doing this right for over two decades
Picture a working day where you're genuinely making decisions that shape how eight young adults live and grow. You're not stuck in an office: you're on the floor leading by example, building person-centred care plans that actually reflect what each resident wants from life, then watching your team bring them to life. One day you're helping a resident develop independence skills; the next you're mentoring a junior Support Worker through a tricky safeguarding conversation. You're the role model, the problem-solver, the advocate who makes sure voices are heard
The home itself is part of a well-established group that operates 34 care homes across the South, which means stability, proper systems, and real support behind you. They've invested in this new 8-bed specialist service because they genuinely believe young people with learning disabilities and autism deserve exceptional care in a setting built for their needs. That philosophy runs through everything: from the way they fund professional development to how they celebrate long-term service and encourage referrals that bring in people who actually fit the culture
Your day won't be perfect, but it will matter. You'll administer medication safely, maintain detailed records that protect residents, keep the home CQC-compliant, and lead a small team through waking nights, weekends and holidays with the kind of rhythm that keeps you connected to real life. And because you're not constantly moving between five homes, you'll actually know your residents and your team deeply enough to spot what's working and what needs to shift
What you will be doing
- Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers, modelling professionalism and high standards of care every shift
- Champion person-centred care: develop and implement tailored support plans that help each resident move towards their goals and live with real independence
- Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support, building positive relationships and fostering trust with every young adult in your care
- Administer medication safely, maintain accurate records, carry out key worker duties, and ensure CQC compliance across all aspects of the home's operation
- Safeguard residents and promote their wellbeing: spot risks, respond to concerns, and escalate with confidence and clarity
- Support residents in developing life skills, engaging in activities they choose, and connecting with their communities
Why you will love working here
- £14.50 per hour, paid consistently with a stable employer that's been in the care sector since 1999
- Professional development support that actually helps you grow as a leader, not just a box-ticking exercise
- Recognition for long-term service and an Employee of the Month scheme that celebrates the people who show up and do the work
- Blue Light Card access for discounts across thousands of retailers and experiences
- A Refer a Friend scheme that rewards you when you bring someone brilliant into the team
Is this you?
- You've spent at least 2 years working in care with young people or adults with learning disabilities, Autism or ADHD, and you know what genuinely effective support looks like
- You hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), and you understand safeguarding, person-centred practice, and what CQC actually expects
- You have real passion for this work: not the kind you write in a cover letter, but the kind that makes you stay late to sort out a resident's worry or check in on how a junior staff member is coping
- You can communicate clearly with residents, families and staff, and you're comfortable having difficult conversations when they're needed
- You're flexible: ready to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as the rota requires
- You're a British citizen or settled in the UK (this role cannot offer sponsorship)
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.