Male Senior Support Worker

Location: East Ardsley (near Wakefield, West Yorkshire)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42 hours per week)

Shifts: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Includes weekend work)

Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour

Job ID: PIN3193

Date Posted: 15/06/2026

About the Role

Are you an experienced support worker ready to take the next step into leadership? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is delighted to recruit a Male Senior Support Worker on behalf of Woodhouse Cottage, a dedicated residential home nestled in the beautiful countryside of East Ardsley, near Wakefield.

Woodhouse Cottage provides high-quality residential care for six adult males with learning disabilities and autism, some of whom may present mild to moderate behaviours that challenge. The home operates with a male-only team to respect the privacy, dignity, and specific care needs of the residents.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example, providing both practical and emotional support to help residents achieve independence, build confidence, and live fulfilling lives, while actively reducing the need for future forensic intervention.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this pivotal role, you will balance direct care with shift leadership, acting as a crucial link between the support team and site management. Your duties will include:

Team Leadership: Supervising colleagues, leading team meetings, and supporting the professional development and performance of your peers.
Care Planning & Management: Leading support planning, acting as the point of contact in the absence of site leadership, and assisting with the management of site petty cash and client funds.
Resident Support: Assisting with personalized care plans, promoting independent living, and helping residents attend medical appointments.
Daily Living Assistance: Supporting with personal care (washing, dressing, eating), safe mobility/transferring, and light housekeeping duties.
Community & Connection: Encouraging participation in social activities, fostering family connections, and liaising with external specialists like Speech & Language Therapists.
Monitoring: Observing and recording physical and emotional well-being, ensuring any changes are promptly reported.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

We are looking for a resilient, empathetic, and patient leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Requirements & Skills:

Gender Requirement: Due to a genuine occupational requirement, this position is open to Male applicants only.
Experience: Proven experience working in a similar adult care setting, with experience supervising or leading others.
Qualifications: A healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential. However, you must be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team Leadership and Management (fully sponsored by Priory).
Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal English), good numeracy skills, and the ability to follow strict policies and procedures.
Right to Work: You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

What’s in It for You?

We believe in investing in our people. When you join the team at Woodhouse Cottage, you will receive extensive support, regular career conversations, and pathways into senior leadership or clinical positions.

Fantastic Benefits Include:

Career Growth: Fully sponsored professional qualifications (including Level 3 Team Leadership) and leadership development programmes.
Time Off: 28 days of annual leave.
Financial Perks: Contributory pension scheme, long service awards, and "Refer a Friend" bonuses.
Health & Lifestyle: Free on-site parking, flexible benefits including discounted gym memberships, private healthcare options, and technology schemes (laptops/smartphones).