Job Description

At

Macclesfield Supported Living Network

, we are passionate about empowering people to live independently in their own homes within Warwick Mews--a vibrant community of bungalows and flats designed to offer comfort and connection.



We are looking for a

Permanent Grade 7 Supervisory Senior Support Worker (30 hours per week)

to join our team in Macclesfield. In this role, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring person-centred, outcome-focused support. You will oversee care plans, medication, health & safety compliance, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional care.



This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and making a positive impact. Flexibility is essential, as you will work on a 4-week rota including alternate weekends and sleep-in duties.

About Us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.



We are values-led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of

Drive, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that's compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Macclesfield

Job Category

Social Care

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 7

Salary Min

31,537 per annum

Salary Max

34,434 per annum

Hours per week

30

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

31/01/2026

Ref No

E3431

About the Role

As a

Supervisory Senior Support Worker

, you will:


Provide day-to-day and group supervision of Community Support Workers to ensure high-quality care and support. Ensure individual care plans are outcome-focused, implemented effectively, and reviewed in a timely manner. Liaise with professionals, carers, and other agencies to deliver coordinated support. Deliver induction and training to staff and maintain compliance with statutory regulations. Monitor service quality, maintain accurate records, and ensure health and safety standards are met. Resolve day-to-day issues and promote teamwork and efficient working practices.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you'll be doing in role. To find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role, please view the attached job description.

About You

We're looking for someone who:


Holds (or is committed to completing within 12 months)

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

or equivalent. Has experience working in a social care or health care setting, including supervisory responsibilities. Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills. Can motivate and lead a team, resolve HR issues, and maintain accurate documentation. Is resilient and able to handle challenging situations professionally.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the attached job description specification document.

What We Offer in Return

Competitive salary

- Grade 7 with guaranteed yearly pay increases.

Enhanced annual leave

- Start with 34 days (including bank holidays) and grow to 39 days after five years.

Purchase of annual leave

- Buy up to 10 extra days each year.

Flexible working pattern

- 37-hour standard full-time work week with flexitime.

Salary sacrifice schemes

- Green car scheme, white goods, and tech purchases.

Enhanced public pension

- Career average pension contributions.

Cycle to work scheme

- Save up to 39% on bikes and safety equipment.

Employee assistance programme

- Free and confidential support.

Discounted gym membership

- Access to Everybody Leisure facilities.

How to Apply

We're delighted that you're considering applying for this role!

As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.



To join our team, simply click

'Apply for this job'

at the bottom of the page. If you'd prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to

Tracey Evans

at tracey.evans@cheshireeast.gov.uk or 07817 474316 - she'll be happy to hear from you!



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.