Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,832 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St John of God Hospitallier Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Lead with purpose. Support with confidence. Make every day count.
We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team at Lindisfarne Court - a purpose-built home supporting 13 adults with physical and learning disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll combine high‑quality, person‑centered support with meaningful leadership responsibilities, helping to shape a positive, safe and empowering environment for the people who live here - and the colleagues you work alongside.
What this role offers
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the smooth running of the service by:
Providing hands-on, person-centered support
Offering day-to-day guidance to support workers
Supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager with key operational tasks
Helping to maintain high standards of care, documentation and compliance
Supporting individuals with complex health needs using a positive behavior support approach
Ensuring each person’s care plan is meaningful, up-to-date and truly reflects their goals
Promoting independence, wellbeing and opportunities that make each day matter
Your leadership, curiosity and drive will help us deliver a service where people can genuinely thrive.
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring both experience and heart to the role:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care
Experience supporting vulnerable adults
Confidence supporting people with complex health needs
Experience developing and reviewing personalised care plans
A track record of motivating, supporting and developing team members
Strong understanding of CQC Key Lines of Enquiry
Positive behavior support experience
Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional nights
Good IT skills (Word, Excel, general systems)
Full driving licence and vehicle (desirable)
Above all, we’re looking for someone who leads by example — calm, committed and genuinely motivated to create better outcomes for the people we support.
What you’ll receive
We value our teams, and we’re committed to supporting you to grow and succeed.
Generous annual leave: 247.5 hours (pro rata) including bank holidays
Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training and development opportunities to support your progression
A genuinely inclusive, supportive workplace
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role - the cost is covered by SJOG.
For an informal chat about the role, contact: Katie Simmons, Service Manager – KatieSimmons@sjog.org.uk
We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team at Lindisfarne Court - a purpose-built home supporting 13 adults with physical and learning disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll combine high‑quality, person‑centered support with meaningful leadership responsibilities, helping to shape a positive, safe and empowering environment for the people who live here - and the colleagues you work alongside.
What this role offers
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the smooth running of the service by:
Providing hands-on, person-centered support
Offering day-to-day guidance to support workers
Supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager with key operational tasks
Helping to maintain high standards of care, documentation and compliance
Supporting individuals with complex health needs using a positive behavior support approach
Ensuring each person’s care plan is meaningful, up-to-date and truly reflects their goals
Promoting independence, wellbeing and opportunities that make each day matter
Your leadership, curiosity and drive will help us deliver a service where people can genuinely thrive.
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring both experience and heart to the role:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care
Experience supporting vulnerable adults
Confidence supporting people with complex health needs
Experience developing and reviewing personalised care plans
A track record of motivating, supporting and developing team members
Strong understanding of CQC Key Lines of Enquiry
Positive behavior support experience
Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional nights
Good IT skills (Word, Excel, general systems)
Full driving licence and vehicle (desirable)
Above all, we’re looking for someone who leads by example — calm, committed and genuinely motivated to create better outcomes for the people we support.
What you’ll receive
We value our teams, and we’re committed to supporting you to grow and succeed.
Generous annual leave: 247.5 hours (pro rata) including bank holidays
Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training and development opportunities to support your progression
A genuinely inclusive, supportive workplace
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role - the cost is covered by SJOG.
For an informal chat about the role, contact: Katie Simmons, Service Manager – KatieSimmons@sjog.org.uk
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