Position title

Senior Support Worker (Gore Grange Care & Wellbeing Centre)

Description

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced and proactive Senior Support Worker to join our Gore Grange day care centre, which provides high-quality day services for older adults. This is a rewarding senior role in which you will support clients to live fulfilling, dignified lives while also providing hands-on leadership to the wider support team.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Support

• Build trusting relationships with clients, treating each person with dignity, respect and warmth.

Leadership and Supervision

• Support the induction, mentoring and day-to-day supervision of support workers

Care Planning and Record Keeping

• Contribute to the development, review, and updating of individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise effectively with families, carers and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

Safeguarding

• Act as a safeguarding champion within the team, promoting a culture of openness and vigilance.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.
• Assist in completing audits, incident reports, and quality improvement activities as directed.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or working towards this.
• Sound knowledge of dementia and its impact on individuals and families.
• Experience of supporting or supervising others in a care environment.
• Strong communication skills — verbal, written and interpersonal.
• A patient, empathetic and reliable approach to care.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• A recognised dementia qualification
• Experience facilitating therapeutic or recreational activities for people with dementia.
• First Aid certificate.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and quality frameworks.

Our Values

WHAT WE OFFER

• An environment where all roles make a real difference to peoples’ lives;
• Competitive salary;
• 23 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays;
• A supportive and dedicated work environment.

Job Benefits

You will also receive the following benefits:

• An environment where all roles make a real difference to peoples’ lives;
• Competitive salary;
• 23 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays;
• A supportive and dedicated work environment.
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Paid DBS – The role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Contacts

If you feel you have the right skills and want to join our team to make a real difference then apply today using the form on this page or email your CV to hr@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

We would love to hear from you and what you can bring to this role.

Organisation

Salary

£13.51

Employment Type

Part-time

Working Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 4:30pm

Job Location

Gore Grange Care and Wellbeing Centre, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6SB, UK

Location:

Gore Grange at New Milton

DBS Required

Enhanced