Senior Social Care Worker

Overview of the Role

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and lead by example. You will also liaise with the seniors in the home reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge.

Key Duties

• Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the home
• Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
• Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting residents in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the home
• Using your initiative when supporting residents during their activities and with day-to-day tasks

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

Benefits

• Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
• Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - each winner received £400
• Complex in-house training including Advanced Management Development Programme
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw of £500 for three winners
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for HRT and access free feminine hygiene products
• Stream – a financial wellbeing app

*minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.

Ballards Ash is a spacious and attractive former farmhouse on the edge of the village of Wootton Bassett, in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, within easy reach of Swindon. The home supports up to 10 young adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.

Closing date: 10/06/2026 | Job reference: DG1566883RoySSCW