Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Location: Treharris, Caerphilly, South Wales
Salary: £28,150 – £28,778 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description
We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join a specialist residential service in Treharris, Caerphilly. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young adults (16–25) with autism, learning disabilities, communication needs and complex behaviours, within a structured, person-centred environment focused on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker based in Treharris, your daily duties will include:

Delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity and choice
Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to help individuals with emotional regulation and consistent routines
Supporting daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, personal care, community access and meaningful activities
Contributing to accurate care records, incident reporting and outcomes-focused documentation
Working confidently within safeguarding and regulated-care standards, escalating concerns appropriately
Collaborating with colleagues and external professionals to ensure consistent, holistic support
Acting as a positive role model on shift by promoting professionalism, reliability and best practice

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Support Worker, you will need:

Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within residential care, support work, autism services or a similar setting (beneficial, but strong transferable experience will be considered)
Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to complete one)
Resilience and calm communication, particularly in situations that require patience and consistency
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends (and sleep-ins where required)
Basic IT skills for care documentation and record keeping

Benefits & Work Environment

£28,150 – £28,778 per annum with structured progression
Fully funded training and qualifications (Health & Social Care Level 2–5)
Ongoing PBS, safeguarding and autism-specific training to support your development
Clear career pathways (e.g., Senior Support Worker, Team Leader)
Employee Health Plan and Blue Light Card discounts
Supportive leadership and a values-led culture focused on high-quality outcomes

If you are a qualified Senior Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Treharris, apply today!

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