Senior Support Worker in Salisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

As a Senior Support Worker with Wiltshire Council based in Salisbury (SP1), you will lead small teams delivering short- to mid-term, person-centred home support for people recently discharged from hospital or needing rapid response care. This permanent, part‑time role (16 hours per week) pays £16.35–£17.47 per hour and involves supervising and mentoring Support Workers, carrying out and maintaining CQC‑compliant support and medication records, completing risk and medication assessments, attending first visits, liaising with health partners and care settings, and making timely decisions during out‑of‑hours cover. You will be expected to champion safeguarding, manage referrals and case records confidentially, support safe transfers of care, and ensure the service remains inspection ready — a role that blends hands‑on care with leadership responsibility. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience is desirable and Wiltshire supports staff development, including NVQ apprenticeships.

This vacancy will particularly suit experienced carers — and women seeking meaningful, flexible leadership work in their local community — who value supportive colleagues and clear routes for progression. Wiltshire Council’s ‘One Council’ culture focuses on inclusion, respect and practical support for staff, with opportunities to take responsibility for quality, training and reflective practice. If you want a role that lets you use clinical knowledge, coaching skills and good judgement to make a real difference in people’s homes, click the Apply Now button next to this advert to apply. You can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.