Senior Support Worker

Job summary

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare North team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Grantham. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to truly shape the quality of care and support we provide. What we offer: £13.75 per hour, refer a friend bonus (up to £500), career development & fully funded training, Blue Light Card discounts, company pension, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support). The people youll support: Youll support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person is unique, and youll help ensure their care is person-centred, consistent, and tailored to their lifestyle, whether thats providing personal care, helping with daily routines or enjoying days out or quieter time at home. Were looking for: Experience in a senior support or team leader role

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Support Worker at Agincare North, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. This position is ideal for someone ready to make a real difference and take the next step in their career. The role combines hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to shape the quality of care and support we provide. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily routines, and engaging in community activities. You will also guide team members across multiple locations, review care plans, liaise with families and professionals, and lead shifts to ensure high-quality, consistent support. The position offers a competitive salary of £13.75 per hour, with additional benefits such as a refer-a-friend bonus, career development, Blue Light Card discounts, and a company pension. Applicants should have experience in a senior support or team leader role and possess a full UK driving licence and own car.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With a workforce of over 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. They deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. The organisation prides itself on being inclusive and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. They emphasize the importance of person-centred, consistent, and tailored care, ensuring that individuals can live safe, happy, and meaningful lives. Agincare encourages exploration of other vacancies if a particular role isn't a fit, indicating a wide range of opportunities available.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1563068744
• Job locations: Enable, Grantham, NG31 6HF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career?

Join the Agincare North team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Grantham.

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to truly shape the quality of care and support we provide.

What we offer:

• £13.75 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• Career development & fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

The people youll support:

Youll support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person is unique, and youll help ensure their care is person-centred, consistent, and tailored to their lifestyle, whether thats providing personal care, helping with daily routines or enjoying days out or quieter time at home.

Were looking for:

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role
• Confidence supporting complex needs
• Full UK driving licence and own car
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards)
• Strong organisation and IT skills
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

Your role:

• Provide hands-on support, including personal care and community activities
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations
• Review care plans, risk assessments, and records
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Step in to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent support

Your leadership will help create a supportive, empowering environment where people can truly thrive.

If youre ready to make a bigger impact, apply today!

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers