Senior Care Assistant

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY APPLICANTS REQUIRING VISA SPONSORSHIP DUE TO REACHING LIMIT FOR THE YEAR

We're hiring a dedicated and empathetic Senior Support Worker or Team Leader for our exceptional Children's care home in Gloucester.

Starting salary of £12/hour, potentially increasing to £14.7/hour with sleep-ins (£40 each, 1-2 per week) and mentorship scheme.

About Us: At Within Reach, we offer a supportive, homely environment for children and young adults with complex needs. Our mission is to empower our young residents to feel safe, happy, and reach their potential. We're proudly registered with Ofsted as a children’s care home provider and CQC (rated GOOD) to deliver personal care.

Role Overview: As a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, you'll work with young adults with complex needs. You'll lead a team of Support Workers, ensuring care plans are followed. You will be part of at least a two-person team, supporting young people aged between 15 – 23. Your day may involve helping residents attend educational or recreational activities, assisting with household chores and meal preparation, or joining them on outings like cinema trips or spa visits.

Requirements: Ideally, applicants for the Senior Support Worker or Team Leaderrole should hold a Level 2 in Health & Social Care, have experience in supporting people with complex needs, and be competent in managing daily responsibilities and record-keeping. We highly value a passion for care and a commitment to making a difference.

In return, we offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits:

• Paid DBS** & Holiday
• Paid Training
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Career Progression
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card
• Referral Bonus of £900

Salary & Additional Details:

• Starting salary of £12/hour, potentially increasing to £14.7/hour with sleep-ins (£40 each, 1-2 per week) and mentorship scheme (£150 per mentee on passing each probation, up to £1800/year). This totals up to an extra £5640 per year.
• Full job description provided upon application.
• A driving license is preferable but not essential.
• Flexible start date.
• Optional overtime.
• Day (7am-3pm / 2pm-10pm) or night (10pm-7am) shifts available.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check for Regulated Activity, which includes a check against the Barred adult list.

*Certain roles may require male or female employees only. Where indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £14.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (YES/NO)
• Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health or Social Care? (YES/NO)
• Would you be available to work nights 10pm to 7am? (YES/NO)
• Are you looking for a full-time role? (YES/NO)
• Would you be available to work at least every other weekend? (YES/NO)
• Do you have a Level 2 in Health and Social Care and/or willing to work towards level 3?
• Briefly describe your previously held role in health and social care?
• Do you currently live in Gloucestershire? (YES/NO)
• Are you currently in the UK on a Visa Sponsorship? (YES/NO) (If you do not respond to this question your application will be rejected)

Experience:

• living in the UK: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person