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
• Ensure all support is delivered in line with company values

About our company

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
• Colleague recognition awards

The person

• 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
• Shares the values of Making Space

What’s next

Apply today to join Making Space and take the next step in your care career.