Senior Support Worker/Team Leader

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader — Supported Living (16–18s)Role Overview

We’re seeking a confident Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to help run a supported‑living service for young people aged 16–18\. You’ll lead shifts, guide staff, and ensure a safe, structured environment that supports young people toward independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift leadership — supervise Support Workers, delegate tasks, and maintain service standards


• Safeguarding oversight — ensure policies are followed, manage incidents, complete reports


• Support planning — update risk assessments, support plans, and daily records


• Young person support — promote life skills, education, emotional wellbeing, and community engagement


• Professional liaison — communicate with social workers, agencies, and families


• Staff development — mentor new staff and model best practice


• Compliance — uphold company policies and Ofsted‑aligned standards

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people (ideally 16–18\)


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management


• Confident team leadership and decision‑making


• Excellent communication and record‑keeping


• Level 3 qualification (or working towards)


• Enhanced DBS

• Experience in supported living or semi‑independent services


• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice


• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary and sleep‑in/on‑call enhancements


• Ongoing training and development


• Supportive management and progression opportunities

Work Location: In person

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