Senior Support Worker Team Leader

Senior Support Worker – Learning Disability & Autism Respite Centre

Company: Staff 2000 Recruitment
Position: Senior Support Worker
Location: Southampton / Hampshire
Job Type: Agency / Flexible Shifts / 0-Hours Contract
Salary: Competitive hourly rate – weekly pay

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced Senior Support Workers to work within a Learning Disability and Autism Respite Centre. This role involves supporting young adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, behaviours that may challenge, epilepsy, and complex needs in a safe, person-centred environment.

The successful candidate will lead by example, provide high-quality care and support, and assist junior staff during shifts while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing for all service users.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Support service users with daily living activities, personal care, meals, medication, and community access
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion at all times
• Act as a senior member of staff on shift, supporting and guiding Support Workers
• Complete accurate daily records, incident reports, handovers, and care documentation
• Assist with risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans
• Support individuals who may display behaviours that challenge
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including health & safety and infection control

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working within care/support work settings
• Previous senior experience preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism essential
• Experience with behaviours that challenge and epilepsy desirable
• Medication administration experience preferred
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Update Service preferred)
• Right to Work in the UK
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Mandatory Training Required

Applicants must hold up-to-date training certificates including:

Safeguarding Adults / Children

Moving & Handling

Medication Administration

Health & Safety

Infection Control

First Aid

Autism Awareness

Learning Disability Awareness

Epilepsy Awareness

PMVA / MAPA / CPI (desirable)

What We Offer

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing work opportunities

Friendly and supportive office team

Training opportunities available

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

About Us

Staff 2000 Recruitment is a healthcare recruitment agency providing high-quality staffing solutions across nursing homes, residential services, supported living services, and respite centres throughout Dorset and surrounding areas.

Days and Waking Nights.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP, NOR CAN WE EMPLOY ANYONE WHO IS ON SPONSORSHIP.
WE NEED FULL TIME AVAILABILITY, SO NO STUDENTS OR ANYONE WHO WANTS PART TIME HOURS. PLEASE. THANK YOU.