Job Posting: Senior Support Worker
Location: New West Lodge, Luton, Bedfordshire
Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Shifts: Day and Night Shift Patterns Available (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Bank contracts
About Magic Life:
Magic Life is a rapidly growing Supported Living provider in Luton, Bedfordshire, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with various physical and learning disabilities, as well as mental health needs. Our team at New West Lodge provides comprehensive 24-hour support, ensuring our residents live fulfilled lives with dignity, respect, and choice at the heart of everything we do.
Job Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team at New West Lodge. As a Senior Support Worker, you will take on greater responsibilities, guiding and supporting our dedicated care team, while directly assisting adults with learning disabilities and associated health needs.
Your primary focus will be providing high-quality care, companionship, and promoting independence while managing challenging behaviours and complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on support for personal care, daily living activities, cooking, cleaning, and managing finances.
- Monitor and accurately report residents’ health conditions and wellbeing, liaising closely with healthcare professionals.
- Act as a key worker, advocating effectively for residents’ individual wants and needs.
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, respect, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Complete accurate, timely reports and documentation using in-house computer systems.
- Lead shifts and mentor support workers, fostering a positive and effective team environment.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience as a Support Worker with progression into senior responsibilities.
- Training and experience in managing challenging behaviours.
- Experience with PEG feeding, autism, and learning disabilities.
- Skilled in working with non-verbal individuals and those requiring manual handling.
- Competent IT skills for logging daily reports and managing resident documentation (training provided).
- Positive, motivated, and proactive with strong leadership skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £11.44 per hour
- Comprehensive and ongoing training opportunities
- Flexible working hours (Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank)
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing organisation
If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Magic Life family, where your skills and compassion will make a meaningful impact every day.
