Overview
Team Leader and Full Time/Bank Support Workers
Location: BN10 area (Peacehaven, East Sussex)
Salary: Weekday £15.30 per hour, Weekend £17.10 per hour, Waking Night £15.30 per hour, Team Leader Premium £100.00 per week
Hours: Rolling rota including weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays. Typical shifts 7:30am–5:00pm, 5:00pm–10:00pm, and waking nights. Shifts may vary.
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Want to Make a Genuine Difference? Join the team and help a young man live life to the full.
On behalf of their client, the company is recruiting a team of support workers to provide 24:hour one-to-one support. They are seeking the right team to support a young man in his 30s who is navigating life after a brain injury. He has a great sense of humour, big dreams, and a strong desire to live as independently as possible, make new friends, and explore his community. He is registered blind due to a visual impairment.
The Support Worker Role
* Support with daily routines and planning activities; engage him in enjoyable and meaningful pursuits.
* Encourage social connection and participation in the community.
* Help foster independence and confidence in everyday tasks: assist with cooking, shopping, general tidying, attending appointments, and other daily activities.
* Be a reliable, friendly presence and share a laugh along the way.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the client\s therapists to assist in his rehabilitation.
Skills And Qualifications (Support Worker)
* Compassionate, patient, upbeat with a good sense of humour.
* Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive impairments; keen to learn.
* Organised, proactive, and genuinely wanting to empower others.
* Open to flexible hours; rewarding and unique role.
* Must be a driver.
* Ability to assist with smart equipment (training provided).
* Experience of working with individuals who are registered blind (beneficial).
* Experience of working with individuals with a brain injury (advantage).
* Good communication skills; great sense of humour.
The Team Leader Role
* Lead and coordinate a 24-hour committed team of support workers.
* Lead by example and build a trusting, compassionate, and positive relationship with the client.
* Work directly with the client to support planning, community access, and meaningful engagement.
* Maintain clear routines, documentation, and communication with the family, Case manager, and professionals.
* Promote independence, personal growth, and social connection.
* Foster a positive, can-do atmosphere where the client and team can thrive.
Skills And Qualifications (Team Leader)
* Natural leader with experience supporting individuals with complex cognitive or physical needs.
* Passionate about person-centred care and willing to go the extra mile.
* Organised, proactive, and confident managing schedules and responsibilities.
* Warmth, resilience, and a great sense of humour; enjoys mentoring a team and seeing impact.
* Takes pride in work ethic and works as part of a wider MDT.
Benefits
* Induction and training with support and guidance.
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Regular supervision and appraisals.
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