Senior Support Worker
| Company: | Camphill Devon Community |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.30 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0JN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Pay: £15.30 per hour
Job Description:
Senior Support Worker (Higher SSW) – Lead with Purpose, Support with Heart
April 2026
Camphill Devon Community, Hapstead Village, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0JN
£15.30 per hour
Full-time | Permanent – 40 hours per week.
Be part of something meaningful
At Camphill Devon Community, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a vibrant, rural community where people with learning disabilities are supported to live with freedom, choice, dignity, and purpose. If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead, inspire, and make a genuine difference every day, this could be the perfect next step.
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibility. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities in their home and community life—while also guiding your team, organising shifts, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred support at all times.
You’ll be trusted to step up, take initiative, and help create a safe, empowering environment where everyone can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support & Care
Provide personal, practical, and emotional support with dignity and respect
Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meals, and medication
Empower individuals to achieve independence, goals, and meaningful outcomes
Leadership & Team Support
Lead shifts, plan daily activities, and delegate responsibilities
Mentor Support Workers and volunteers, providing supervision, guidance and feedback
Conduct handovers, team meetings and ensure clear, effective communication is had at all times.
Quality & Compliance
Maintain accurate records, care plans, and reports
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and health & safety procedures
Support risk assessments, audits, and safe working practices
Medication management (ordering, returning, auditing of medication)
Community & Engagement
Encourage participation in social, leisure, and community activities
Support holidays, appointments, and off-site trips (driving required)
Promote inclusion, choice, and active involvement in home life
Advocacy & Rights
Uphold dignity, privacy, and independence at all times
Apply knowledge of MCA and best-interest decision making
Ensure every individual has a voice and is heard
What We’re Looking For
Experience in health & social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role
A confident, compassionate leader and team player
Strong organisational and communication skills
Commitment to person-centred values and inclusive support
Flexibility to work shifts (including evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins)
Flexibility to be part of the Responsible Person Rota
Ability to drive (preferred due to rural location)
What You’ll Get
Competitive pay at £15.30 per hour
Generous Annual Leave
Company pension scheme
Free or discounted meals
Health & wellbeing programme
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training, supervision, and career development
Opportunities to grow into a Higher Senior Support Worker role
Why Join Camphill?
We believe everyone has something to contribute. Our community is built on kindness, respect, and shared responsibility, where both the people we support and our staff are encouraged to learn, grow, and flourish.
Ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact? Apply today.
Subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are not able to provide sponsorship.
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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