Senior Support Worker in Melksham inMelksham PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.34 to £13.84 per hour
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Senior Support Worker Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £13.34 to £13.84 per hour Additional salary information: Enhancements Hours: Part time Closing date: 20 November 2025 Location: Melksham, South West, SN12 6QL Company: Voyage Care Job type: Permanent Job reference: 582398Apply for this job Summary Senior Support Worker Location: Melksham Pay Rate starting at: £13.34ph + Enhancements Contract: 30 Typical Shifts are On a Rota bases Monday to Sunday Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: • Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned. • Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc. • 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families • Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families • Enhanced retirement leave • Long service awards Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our residential Service. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people! As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals. We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour's of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and people who have experienced trauma. Why choose us? We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career. We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation. Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting! All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
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Working as a Senior Support Worker in the UK requires a combination of interpersonal, practical, and organizational skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically expected:
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Clearly conveying information to clients, families, and team members is crucial. This includes both verbal and written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of clients, particularly those who may be vulnerable or experiencing difficulties.
3. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, support workers, and agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Practical Skills
4. Personal Care Skills: Assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
5. Crisis Management: Ability to remain calm and make decisions in emergency situations.
6. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding health and safety regulations related to the care environment and ensuring a safe setting for clients.
Organizational Skills
7. Time Management: Effectively managing time to attend to multiple clients and ensuring that all care plans are implemented.
8. Record Keeping: Accurately documenting client progress, incidents, and communications as required by care regulations.
Leadership Skills
9. Supervisory Skills: Leading and mentoring junior staff, offering guidance, and conducting performance reviews.
10. Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts or issues that arise within the team or with clients, finding resolution through negotiation and effective communication.
Knowledge and Qualifications
11. Qualifications: Typically, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required. For senior roles, a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care may be preferred.
12. Understanding of Care Standards: Familiarity with legislation, policies, and best practices in social and health care, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
13. Specialized Knowledge: Depending on the role, knowledge in areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, or elderly care may be needed.
Continuous Professional Development
14. Training in Relevant Areas: Ongoing training in first aid, safeguarding, health and safety, and specific conditions related to the client group.

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