Senior Support Worker

Location: Bootle, Merseyside
Salary:

• £14.81 per hour - Unqualified

• £15.40 per hour - Qualified (e.g. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in Bootle. This is a key role supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives while ensuring high standards of care, safety, and dignity.

You will work closely with the management team, lead shifts, support junior staff, and act as a positive role model within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with varying needs

• Lead shifts and ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed correctly

• Support, mentor, and guide support workers on shift

• Administer and record medication in line with company policies (where trained)

• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and community activities

• Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies

• Maintain accurate records and reports

• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and safeguarding at all times

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Previous experience in a support worker or senior support worker role

• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (if required)

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A caring, reliable, and professional approach

Qualifications

• Unqualified applicants welcome (relevant experience required) - £14.81 per hour

• Qualified applicants (NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) - £15.40 per hour

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive management team

• Opportunities for career progression

• Rewarding work making a real difference

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.