Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker Night Shifts - Physical & Learning Disabilities - Havant, Hampshire £14.60 per hour - Hill Lodge, Bedhampton, Havant (PO9) - Permanent - Night Shifts Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Dolphin Homes is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Hill Lodge , our residential service in Bedhampton, Havant , supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities. This is a night shift position working a 2-week rolling rota: Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Previous experience in a care setting is required for this senior role. However, we are committed to supporting your ongoing development and will fund further qualifications to help you thrive in your career. What Will You Be Doing? As a Senior Support Worker at Hill Lodge, you will not only provide direct, hands-on support to the individuals we care for, but also play a key leadership role within the team. No two nights are the same, and your contribution will be felt by both the people we support and the colleagues you help to guide. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing personal care and supporting daily routines overnight Coordinating and contributing to individual care plans Mentoring and supporting newer members of the care team Ensuring the smooth running of the service during night shifts Acting as the key link between the care team and management Assisting with dietary plans and individual needs Teaching life skills to promote independence Supporting individuals within the local Havant and Bedhampton community Accompanying service users on activities and outings And the activities are genuinely something special: Theme parks, Swimming, Horse riding, Cinema, UK and abroad holidays, Arts and crafts, Concerts, Cycling, Baking and much more! Why Dolphin Homes? At Dolphin Homes, we believe in promoting dignity, respect, and independence for everyone we support. We are committed to creating a nurturing, person-centred environment and that starts with looking after our team. Here is what we offer: Enhanced weekend rates and overtime rates Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders Critical illness cover and life assurance First Commuter Travel Club Blue Light Card discount scheme Paid DBS and full training provided Long service awards Food, refreshments, and casual dress Auto-enrolled pension scheme Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for someone who is ready to step up and lead by example. You will ideally have experience working in a care or support setting and be confident taking on additional responsibilities. Most importantly, you will be: Compassionate and patient A confident communicator and natural team motivator Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure Experienced in a care or support worker role Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives Ready to Apply? If you are ready to take the next step in your care career and lead a team that makes a genuine difference every day, click Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or accommodate visa switches for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ