Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,650 to £27,800 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SLED HEALTHCARE LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About SLED Healthcare Ltd
SLED Healthcare Ltd delivers high-quality, person-centred supported living and community-based
services. Our ethos is care that feels like family, ensuring individuals are supported with dignity,
respect, and independence.
Role Purpose
As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example in delivering outstanding care while supporting
and mentoring staff. You will ensure high standards of support, compliance, and person-centred
practice across the service.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead shifts and act as senior on duty
• Provide direct support in line with care plans
• Support, mentor, and guide support workers
• Administer and oversee medication safely
• Complete audits, daily records, and handovers
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice
• Follow safeguarding and company policies
Essential Requirements
• Previous experience in health and social care
• Ability to lead and support a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible availability including weekends
• Right to work in the UK
Desirable
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above)
• Experience as a Senior or Lead Support Worker
• Medication administration competence
• Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
• Competitive senior pay rates
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Pension scheme
Equality & Safeguarding
SLED Healthcare Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to enhanced
DBS checks, references, and right to work in the UK.
SLED Healthcare Ltd delivers high-quality, person-centred supported living and community-based
services. Our ethos is care that feels like family, ensuring individuals are supported with dignity,
respect, and independence.
Role Purpose
As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example in delivering outstanding care while supporting
and mentoring staff. You will ensure high standards of support, compliance, and person-centred
practice across the service.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead shifts and act as senior on duty
• Provide direct support in line with care plans
• Support, mentor, and guide support workers
• Administer and oversee medication safely
• Complete audits, daily records, and handovers
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice
• Follow safeguarding and company policies
Essential Requirements
• Previous experience in health and social care
• Ability to lead and support a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible availability including weekends
• Right to work in the UK
Desirable
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above)
• Experience as a Senior or Lead Support Worker
• Medication administration competence
• Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
• Competitive senior pay rates
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Pension scheme
Equality & Safeguarding
SLED Healthcare Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to enhanced
DBS checks, references, and right to work in the UK.