Senior Support Worker at Orchard House (Herefordshire)


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Withington, HR1 3PR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Support Worker - £13.92 per hour

Salary: £13.92 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Times: 07:45-20:15 (includes alternative weekends)

At Shaw Healthcare, we believe exceptional dementia care begins with exceptional people. As the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company and a proud Real Living Wage Employer, we recognise the value of our colleagues and invest in their development, wellbeing and future.

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated

Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team at

Orchard House where we provide high-quality residential care for older people living with dementia.

This is more than a care role—it's an opportunity to lead by example, support and develop colleagues, and make a lasting difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll support the Team Leader with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring every resident receives compassionate, personalised care that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

A key responsibility of this role is the safe administration and management of medication, ensuring best practice and compliance with all policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities.

Deliver outstanding person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs, preferences and life history.

Promote best practice in dementia care, ensuring residents are treated with dignity, compassion and respect at all times.

Administer and manage medication safely and accurately in line with regulatory requirements.

Observe, monitor and respond to changes in residents' physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing.

Develop positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and accurate record keeping.

Act as a positive role model, promoting Shaw Healthcare's values and delivering excellent standards of care.

About You

You will need to have:

Previous experience working within a residential elderly care setting.

Experience supporting people living with dementia.

Confidence in administering medication and maintaining accurate records.

A QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or be working towards it)

Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead by example.

The ability to remain calm, professional and supportive in challenging situations.

Our benefits include:

Excellent career progression opportunities.

Fully funded training and recognised care qualifications.

Leadership development programmes.

Reimbursement of Social Care Wales and Scottish Social Services Council registration fees.

Employee-owned company – colleagues have received over £2,850 each in tax-free bonuses to date.

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000.

28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata).

Company Sick Pay.

Enhanced pay for bank holidays.

Free uniform.

Discounted homemade meals while on shift.

24/7 online GP service.

Pension scheme.

Access to over 1,600 retail, leisure and holiday discounts.

Death in service benefit (subject to eligibility).

Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards.

Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing, financial and mental health support for you and your family.

Join Our Team

Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional person-centred care, where every resident is treated with the kindness, dignity and respect they deserve.

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