Senior Support Worker

Represented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

On Behalf Of: CareTech Community Services

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, rota-based)

Salary: £14.03 per hour + Sleep-in rate of £75.11 per shift

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

Reference: SYS-24779

Ready to deliver ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are delighted to partner with CareTech—a highly reputable, specialist social care provider with over 30 years of experience and a proud Disability Confident Leader.

We are looking for an experienced, resilient, and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated teams across three distinct, personalized services in Wisbech. If you are a natural leader who thrives on empowering independence and building life skills, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

🏡 The Services You Will Support

Your role will span a small cluster of highly specialized localized environments:

Falklands Drive: A 24-hour single-occupancy service for an active gentleman in his 60s with autism and learning disabilities. He loves gardening, birds, speedway, and Liverpool FC! Support includes personal care, daily community access, and healthy meal planning.
Beatrice Road Service: Supporting a female service user with 2:1 staffing during the day and 1:1 wake-night support.
Ramnoth Road: Supporting a female service user with 2:1 staffing during the day and 1:1 wake-night support.

💰 The Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Pay: £14.03 per hour plus an additional £75.11 per shift for sleep-ins.
Time Off & Security: Up to 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a Stakeholder Pension scheme, and a completely Free DBS Check.
Perks & Discounts: Exclusive Blue Light Card access for high street discounts, plus a Recommend-a-Friend Bonus scheme.
Wellbeing Support: Free Employee Assistance Programme and opportunity to apply for family and friend grants via the CareTech Foundation.
Professional Growth: Continuous training with clear career pathways, including fully funded access to qualifications up to degree level.
Recognition: Annual Employee Awards Evening and structured staff recognition schemes.

📝 Role Overview & Responsibilities

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example on shift, combining autonomous decision-making with excellent teamwork.

Deliver person-centered support tailored closely to individual care and behavior plans.
Assist with daily living skills, community outings, appointments, and personal care.
Promote dignity, choice, and well-being while managing challenging behaviors constructively.
Maintain precise digital and written records, requiring competent IT and literacy skills.
Work a flexible, rolling rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

👤 Requirements & Qualifications

Education: An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is essential.
Experience: Proven experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behavior, and/or mental health complexities.
Key Skills: Calm under pressure, strong communication skills, sound clinical/care judgment, and a strict commitment to high safeguarding standards.
Visa Status: Please note, we may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours/rota demands.