Treharris, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
£28150 - £28778
Permanent
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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