Senior Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bolton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Support Worker experience Autism spectrum knowledge Learning disabilities support Person-centred planning Staff supervision Communication skills NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care Record keeping

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and driven Senior Support Worker to join their Autism Specific Services in Bolton. This role involves providing direct support to individuals with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities.

Job Reference: 88320 | Posted: Friday 24th April 2026 | Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 | Salary: Up to £13.45 per hour | Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester | Type: Full-Time

About the Role

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred support to service users with diverse needs, developing and implementing creative, empathic approaches to overcome challenges, managing rotas and overseeing staff supervisions. Additionally, you will coordinate and ensure the completion of staff training, maintain accurate records for invoicing and service user documentation, and collaborate professionally with families and other professionals.

Requirements

  • Warm, motivated, and energetic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • In-depth understanding of Autism and commitment to supporting staff
  • Highly organised with an interest in management responsibilities
  • Previous experience in a support worker role is essential
  • Relevant qualifications such as an NVQ/QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 are required
  • Ability to represent the organisation positively with a professional approach

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

Join us to be part of an inclusive, supportive organisation that values your growth and development. You will play a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals with Autism and work in a dynamic, positive environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website using the above vacancy reference number. You can also download an application form and email it to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

Sponsorship: This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme. We are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Recruitment Department, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS. Tel: [contact hidden].

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