Senior Support Worker

Job summary

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare Leicestershire, Oadby team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Sileby. 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: Up to £13.75 per hour Refer a friend bonus (up to £500) 35p per mile 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.

Main duties of the job

Join the Agincare Leicestershire, Oadby team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Sileby. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities. You will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, ensuring their care is person-centred, consistent, and tailored to their lifestyle. Responsibilities include providing personal care, helping with daily routines, community activities, and guiding team members. Youll also review care plans, risk assessments, and liaise with families and professionals. Leadership will be key in creating a supportive environment where people can truly thrive. The role offers up to £13.75 per hour, career development, training, and several employee benefits including the Employee Assistance Programme.

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. We provide various opportunities for career development and support our staff with fully funded training programs, aiming to create an empowering environment for both our employees and the individuals we support.

Details

• Date posted: 12 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1562646024
• Job locations: Enable, Oadby, LE2 5TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

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

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.

• Up to £13.75 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• 35p per mile
• Career development & fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 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.

• 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
• 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!

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