Senior Support Worker
Educare Recruitment · PL253AD · posted 9 days ago
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Senior Support Worker – St Austell, Cornwall
£14.00 per hour | Full-Time | 40+ Hours | October Start | Mental Health | Waking Nights & Sleep-Ins
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
We are recruiting 2 Senior Support Workers to join an established 8-bed residential mental health service in the St Austell area of Cornwall .
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to take on additional responsibility, develop their leadership skills and progress their career within mental health and social care .
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker , you will play an important role within the day-to-day running of the service, providing high-quality person-centred support while helping to guide and support the wider team.
You will work closely with residents, colleagues and other professionals to ensure individuals receive consistent, safe and compassionate support.
Key Responsibilities
Providing high-quality, person-centred mental health support Supporting residents with daily living, independence and wellbeing Taking a lead role during shifts Supporting and mentoring Support Workers Ensuring care and support plans are followed Completing accurate daily records and handovers Supporting the smooth running of the service Promoting dignity, choice and independence Communicating effectively with colleagues and external professionals Responding appropriately to changes in residents' needs Helping maintain a safe, positive and supportive environment
Hours & Pay
£14.00 per hour
2 Senior Support Worker positions available Full-time 40+ hours per week Waking night shifts available Sleep-in shifts available Permanent opportunities Starting October 2026
Who We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience as a:
Senior Support Worker | Senior Care Worker | Mental Health Support Worker | Support Worker | Residential Support Worker | Healthcare Worker | Healthcare Assistant
Previous experience within mental health, residential care, supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be highly desirable.
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced and confident within a care or support environment Caring, compassionate and patient Reliable and dependable Confident taking responsibility during a shift Able to support and encourage other team members Calm and resilient A strong communicator Passionate about providing high-quality care Looking to progress their career within mental health and social care
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