Senior Support Worker
Care and Support - The Lodge Care Home
Contract: Full Time , Part- Time, Bank Salary: £13.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: 24-48
The Lodge is a charming detached home in Langport, set beside Immacolata House and surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside. It offers dedicated care and support for individuals with learning disabilities
Senior Support Worker
- £13.21 per hour
- 36.75 hours per week, worked over 3 days with alternate weekends
- Day and night shifts available, 7:00am to 7:15pm and 7:00pm to 7:15am
- Pension, paid DBS, uniform provided
- Paid breaks
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts and support the wider team to deliver high quality, person centred care within a structured and supportive environment. Your role will focus on ensuring consistency, safety and a positive atmosphere across the service.
You will support individuals with daily routines including personal care, mobility and activities, while promoting independence and dignity at all times. You will oversee care delivery, ensuring support plans are followed accurately and that any changes in needs are recognised and responded to appropriately.
Working closely with the management team, you will help maintain a well organised and supportive environment, contributing to effective communication, team development and overall service quality. Your role will have a direct impact on residents’ wellbeing, confidence and quality of life.
What We Are Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential
- Medication administration experience and competency
- Previous experience in a senior or leadership role is desirable
- A calm, compassionate and person centred approach
- Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
- A reliable and professional attitude
About Us
The Lodge is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.
Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.