Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker Physical & Learning Disabilities - Hedge End, Southampton The Laurels, Hedge End, Southampton (SO30) - Permanent £14.10 per hour - 42 hour contract Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Dolphin Homes is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Laurels , our residential service in Hedge End, Southampton , supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities. What Will You Be Doing? As a Senior Support Worker at The Laurels, you will not only provide direct, hands-on support to the individuals we care for, but also play a key leadership role within the team. No two days are the same, and your contribution will be felt by both the people we support and the colleagues you help to guide. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing personal care and supporting daily routines Coordinating and contributing to individual care plans Mentoring and supporting newer members of the care team Ensuring the smooth running of the service day to day Acting as the key link between the care team and management Assisting with dietary plans and individual needs Teaching life skills to promote independence Supporting individuals within the local Hedge End and Southampton community Accompanying service users on activities and outings And the activities are genuinely something special: Theme parks, Swimming, Horse riding, Cinema, UK and abroad holidays, Arts and crafts, Concerts, Cycling, Baking and much more! Why Dolphin Homes? At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team. Here is what we offer: Enhanced weekend rates and overtime rates Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders Critical illness cover and life assurance First Commuter Travel Club Blue Light Card discount scheme Paid DBS and full training provided Long service awards Food, refreshments, and casual dress Auto-enrolled pension scheme Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for someone who is ready to step up and lead by example. You will have experience working in a care or support setting and be confident taking on additional responsibilities. You will also need to be: Compassionate and patient A confident communicator and natural team motivator Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure Experienced in a care or support worker role Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives Ready to Apply? If you are ready to take the next step in your care career and lead a team that makes a genuine difference every day, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate visa switches for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ