Senior Support Worker in England

At Bright Futures, everything circles back to one belief: every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home in Stockton Heath, Warrington, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support.

Bridgewell is a warm, lively, and welcoming home in Stockton Heath, supporting eight adults who live meaningful, active, and busy lives. There’s always something going on from football matches and music events to cinema trips, shopping days, cooking sessions, theatre outings, and even big days out like water parks. Every day is different, and every moment is an opportunity to help someone grow in confidence and independence.

We’re looking for people who bring warmth, energy, and creativity into their support. People who can get stuck into active support, join in with the fun, and help create meaningful moments throughout the day. You’ll be someone who can stay calm when things get busy, think on your feet, and bring a reassuring presence when it’s needed most. If you’re friendly, open-minded, and enjoy finding new ways to help people build skills and confidence, you’ll fit right in. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to keeping the people we support safe, respected, and at the centre of everything you do.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team where creativity, compassion, and energy are valued every day, Bridgewell could be the perfect place for you.

• Lead, motivate and support the team during each shift, promoting a positive culture and acting as a professional role model.
• Coordinate daily operations, including plans, activities, appointments and budgets, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift.
• Oversee and complete all required documentation, digital logs and audits, reviewing and signing off records completed by the team.
• Maintain safety and compliance by escalating health and safety concerns, monitoring medication procedures and ensuring policies are followed.
• Manage staffing levels across the shift, redeploying where needed and collaborating with other sites to ensure adequate cover.
• Ensure accurate reporting and follow-up of incidents, behaviour logs, safeguarding concerns and post-incident debriefs.
• Act as a senior member of the team, advocating for and supporting the continuous development of the home, role modelling best practice in care.

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adults only).
• Level 4 Diploma Children, Young People Families Practitioner is essential (Children’s only).
• Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity.
• Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team.
• A passion for person-centred care.
• Resilient and tenacious.
• Have a positive and proactive mindset.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.

• £28,****** - £32,******.
• Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing).
• Care Friends Referral rewards up to ****.
• Bright Stars bonus scheme.
• Employee of the Month awards.
• Free Meals on Shift.
• Life Assurance Policy 2x salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:

• Values Based Interview: We’ll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture.
• Competency Questions: You’ll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.