Senior Support Worker Horfield (BS7)

Job Purpose:
To support the management of the service and supervise staff, ensuring high standards of care that meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of service users in line with national care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional and practical support to service users and staff

• Assist service users in identifying and meeting their support needs

• Promote and follow Silva Care’s policies and procedures

• Support service users in maintaining independence, health, safety, and well-being

• Administer medication, manage dietary needs, finances, and personal development

• Encourage community involvement and protect service user rights

• Support recruitment, induction, and supervision of staff

• Participate in rota, duty management, and on-call responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence

• Experience in support work and staff supervision preferred

Note: Additional duties may be assigned as required by management.