Healthcare Assistant in Basingstoke

⭐ Senior Support Worker – Oxford

📍 Location: Oxford

💼 Job Type: Permanent

💰 Salary: £15.80 – £16.00 per hour**

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join a respected care provider in Oxford, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex behaviours.

🔎 About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in leading a team of Support Workers and ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for residents. You will work across supported living or residential settings, helping individuals live independently, safely, and confidently.

✨ Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to adults with diverse care needs
• Lead, mentor, and supervise Support Workers
• Support with care plans, risk assessments, and daily notes
• Assist with medication administration (after full training)
• Promote independence, choice, empowerment, and dignity
• Support service users with daily living tasks, activities, appointments & community access
• Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and ensure compliance with care standards
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider team

🎓 Requirements

• Experience working as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, support planning, and care documentation
• Ability to lead and motivate a staff team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends or evenings
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desired, not essential)
• Right to work in the UK (full eligibility required)

💷 Salary & Benefits

• £15.80 – £16.00 per hour (Permanent contract)
• Fully funded training & development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Pension scheme & holiday entitlement
• Ongoing professional development

📨 Apply Today

If you are a compassionate, driven, and experienced support professional looking for a rewarding permanent role in Oxford, we would love to hear from you.