Senior Support Worker


Location
Chislehurst, England
Salary
£13.91 an hour
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
17 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Experience in a senior support or team leader role, Full UK driving licence and own car, Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards), Confidence supporting complex needs.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across Chislehurst. 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: £13.91 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 n

Main duties of the job

Join the Agincare team as a Senior Support Worker in Chislehurst. Your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism live safe, happy, and meaningful lives. This varied role combines hands-on support with leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape the quality of care we provide. You'll provide personal care, assist with daily routines, and enjoy activities with those you support. Applicants should have experience in a senior support or team leader role, confidence with complex needs, a full UK driving licence, and Level 2 Health & Social Care. Benefits include £13.91 per hour, bonuses, career development, and more.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with nearly 6000 team members, Agincare continues to expand services through recent care home developments and the launch of new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across over 170 locations in England. We are committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews or career conversations. Agincare is an equal opportunities employer.

Details

  • Date posted: 17 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.91 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1564728461
  • Job locations: Enable, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

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

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.

  • £13.91 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)

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!

About us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

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