Senior Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities Location: Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: £26,263 per annum (£13.65 per hour) overtime Hours: 37 hours per week, 7-day rota Are you an experienced senior support worker passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and drugs - alcohol challenges? Join a dedicated team at a purpose-built supported living complex that empowers individuals to live as independently as possible while achieving their personal potential. The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead, support, and supervise a team dedicated to delivering high-quality care. You'll work closely with the people we support, their families, and healthcare professionals to foster a respectful, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a staff team. Provide direct support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. Work with individuals who may have a history of substance misuse. Focus on developing social and practical living skills. Motivate staff to deliver exceptional care. About You: To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and drugs and alcohol issues. Previous experience addressing substance misuse. A Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification). Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills. Why Join Us? Our client greatly values their team and provides a variety of benefits, including: 27 days annual leave bank holidays, including your birthday off. Paid double time for Christmas bank holidays. Options to buy and sell annual leave. Company sick pay scheme. Staff savings, cycle-to-work, and tech schemes. Free staff counselling service. Blue Light and charity worker discounts. Free life assurance. Rewards through the Care Friends App. This role is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated individual to take their career to the next level while contributing to a meaningful cause. Please note: Applicants requiring international visa sponsorship cannot be considered. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you Apply now to take the first step in joining this incredible team.Bottom of Form ADZN1_UKTJ