Join a specialist care team supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex care needs, PBS and mental health needs in Milton Keynes and Bedford.
This permanent, full-time PAYE position offers 36-48 hours per week at £15.00 per hour, with an annual salary of £28,080-£37,440.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide hands-on support while helping to lead the staff team during shifts within high-support 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 packages. You will guide Support Workers, lead calmly during incidents, and make sure care plans, PBS strategies and risk assessments are followed consistently. The role needs a confident, calm approach and a commitment to dignity, independence and least restrictive practice.
What you'll receive:
Paid annual leave
Company pension
Free in-house DMI training
Free mandatory training
Mentoring, development and career progression
What you'll need:
Significant experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge, including 3:1-5:1 or similar high-acuity packages
Experience supporting, guiding or informally supervising other care workers
Strong de-escalation skills and experience of physical intervention in a care setting
Experience working with PBS plans, risk assessments and complex care plans
Knowledge of safeguarding, DoLS and least restrictive practice
DMI (Dynamis) training is highly desirable; PMVA or equivalent may be accepted
A DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
Unrestricted right to work in the UK
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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