Senior Support Worker
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Senior Support Worker
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker for their Thornaby service to assist the management team in delivering support to individuals with complex Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. The role requires strong communication, computer, and motivational skills, experience in care and support, and the ability to lead a team. A clean driving licence is preferred.
Job Details
- Job Reference: 93139
- Posted: Wednesday 29th April 2026
- Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026
- Salary: Up to £13.62 per hour
- Location: Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees
- Type: Full-Time
About the Role
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team at our Thornaby Service. You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day provision of support for individuals with complex Mental Health and Learning Disability needs.
As a Senior Support Worker you must have a good understanding of Mental Health and Learning Disability needs, person-centred practice, and have a real commitment to your development and to the development of the service. You will be expected to contribute to management team meetings and to partake in development opportunities. You must be able to lead a team by example, demonstrating positive practice and values at all times. We offer a supportive management approach for Senior Support staff, and offer a full induction and access to relevant training. We are looking for someone who has strong communication, computer and motivational skills.
Previous experience of providing care and support to people with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities is essential. We expect our Senior Support workers to be working towards or willing to work towards a role specific qualification. This is an opportunity for personal and career development as we offer good conditions of service and a supportive management culture. Experience supervising a staff team and devising rotas would be beneficial. Furthermore, a clean driving licence is preferable.
Benefits and Development
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.
Benefits of working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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 award.
Sponsorship
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Application Instructions
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on [contact hidden].
Recruitment Department, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS