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Senior Support Worker

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 14.03 - 14.03 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Senior Support Worker – The Mallards, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Salary: £14.03 per hour
Contract: 35 hours per week (various shifts available to suit your lifestyle)

About The Mallards

Rated Good by the CQC, The Mallards is a welcoming residential home in King’s Lynn, supporting up to 11 adults with a range of learning disabilities, including autism.

Our residents enjoy active, fulfilling lives – from trips to the cinema, beach, shops, swimming, and gym, to arts and crafts, cycling, and garden activities within the home. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in leading, mentoring, and supporting our team to provide the highest quality of care.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide both practical and emotional care while also acting as a role model and leader to your colleagues. You will support residents to achieve independence, wellbeing, and personal goals, whilst ensuring the home runs safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead by example in delivering person-centred care. 
Mentor, supervise, and support junior colleagues in their practice. 
Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans. 
Support with personal care, daily living activities, and household tasks. 
Encourage and enable residents to engage in hobbies, social activities, and community life. 
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards. 
Work flexibly across shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins as required.About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and/or challenging behaviour. 
Qualified with a Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willing to work towards one). 
Calm under pressure, resilient, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. 
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. 
Passionate about making a difference and committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults.What We Offer

At CareTech, we believe our colleagues are our greatest strength. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

Competitive pay: £14.03 per hour 
28 days holiday including bank holidays 
Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme 
Full induction to Care Certificate standards 
Free training and funded qualifications in Social Care 
Apprenticeship opportunities for career development 
Access to a wide range of free online learning courses 
DBS check paid prior to employment 
Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral 
Stakeholder Pension and Share Save Scheme 
Free Employee Assistance Programme 
Annual Employee Awards Evening and recognition schemes 
Genuine career progression opportunities within CareTech 
CareTech Foundation grants for family and friendsAbout CareTech

Established in 1993, CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across more than 300 services throughout the UK. We provide a wide range of care pathways for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex challenges. Guided by our values of compassion, integrity, and innovation, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and empowering people to live meaningful lives.

If you are an experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at The Mallards.

(All roles subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, funded by CareTech. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Strictly no agencies.)

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