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Senior Support Worker (SSW3 Ellesmere UK)

Overview

Reference
SSW3 Ellesmere UK

Salary
£13.90 - £13.90/hour + Benefits

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Cheshire -- Ellesmere Port

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
14 April 2026


Senior Support Worker - £13.90/Hr – Ellesmere Port & Chester

Do you have experience supporting others to live independently in their own homes? Are you ready to guide a team while delivering high-quality, person-centred care?

Making Space is a values-led charity dedicated to supporting people to live fulfilling lives — and we are now looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our new home care service in Ellesmere Port & Chester.

The role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support adults to live independently while receiving the care they need in their own homes. You will also guide and support Support Workers day-to-day, helping to maintain a high standard of care.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work across shifts between 7am and 11pm, including some weekends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide person-centred care tailored to individual needs
  • Support with personal care, medication, meals, and daily tasks
  • Act as a Key Worker, supporting care planning and reviews
  • Keep care plans accurate and up to date
  • Offer guidance and day-to-day support to Support Workers
  • Build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professionals

About our company

At Making Space, everything we do is shaped by our values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready.

Our new service, launching in May, will deliver care at home across Cheshire West and Chester. We work closely with local authorities and health professionals to provide flexible, respectful, and individualised care that supports independence and dignity.

The Benefits

  • 37.5 hours per week (varied shifts)
  • Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
  • Up to 28 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays
  • Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Funded qualifications (Level 2–6 in Health & Social Care and more)
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Travel expenses and cycle to work scheme
  • Health and lifestyle discounts

The person

  • Previous experience as a Support Worker
  • Confident supporting and guiding a team
  • Calm, patient, and approachable with a good sense of humour
  • Able to adapt and respond to different needs
  • Values that align with Making Space
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s next

Apply today to join a team where your work truly makes a difference every day.


Contact information

Mary Coyle