Senior Support Worker (Maternity Cover - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Wraysbury | £14.27 per hour

📍 Location: Wraysbury
🚗 Essential Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
📅 Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover (From January 2027)
⏰ Typical Shifts: A mixture of early, late and long day shifts, including weekends

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued

We recognise and reward the dedication of our colleagues with a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts at leading retailers
• 24/7/365 GP access for you and your family
• Cash health plans that can also cover your family
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a sector-leading organisation

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in Wraysbury on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, commencing in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership experience while continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider team, you will play a key role in maintaining high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the day-to-day operation of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and providing guidance and support to colleagues
• Assisting with rota management and shift allocation
• Supporting the induction and development of new team members
• Booking and monitoring mandatory training requirements
• Supporting with staff supervisions and performance management
• Ordering and managing medication in line with company policies
• Supporting individuals to manage their finances safely and independently
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity for the people we support
• Providing hands-on support and positive role modelling for colleagues

About the People We Support

This service supports adults with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Mental health conditions
• Behaviours of distress
• Forensic backgrounds
• Individuals who have experienced trauma

You will be passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred support and empowering individuals to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and live fulfilling lives.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

✅ Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or in a similar leadership role within health and social care

✅ A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

✅ Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of distress

✅ Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

✅ A compassionate, resilient and proactive approach

✅ A full UK manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles

Why Choose Voyage Care?

At Voyage Care, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to Be You. We're committed to helping our colleagues Grow Together through comprehensive training, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for professional development.

If you're an experienced support professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity and want to help transform lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.

Please note: This position is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, expected to commence in January 2027.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.