Senior Support Worker
Location: Felpham, West Sussex
Rate: £14.03 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Bognor Regis, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
About the service - Ajax Place
The service benefits from good transport links, making community access easy for both staff and tenants.
The Residents are all between the ages of 18 and 35 and have moderate to low learning disabilities.
Service User Interests
The people we support at this service have learning disabilities and autism, and we focus on helping them live happy, meaningful, and independent lives.
Support will range from some personal care to enjoyable day-to-day activities such as:
* Trips to the town centre and local shops
* Concerts and community events
* Exploring interests like charity shops, animals, arts & crafts, and for future tenants trains, music, and farms
The Role
You will:
* Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction.
* Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
* Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
* Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
* Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
* Confident in leading a team within a care environment
* Passionate about person‑centred support
* Professional, proactive, and resilient
* Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others
* Skilled in communication (written and verbal)
* Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
* Able to manage challenging situations with confidence
* Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota‑based shifts including Senior On‑Call
* Committed to maintaining high‑quality standards and excellent practice
Requirements
* Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
* Drivers desirable but not essential
* Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
What We Offer
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person‑Centred
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