A Day Coach (Support Worker) at SuperCare provides care, encouragement, and consistency to children with complex needs. No two days are the same - one moment you'll be supporting a child to dress, the next you'll be helping them express their choices with a picture exchange, or sitting alongside them as they calm after sensory overload. The role is about being steady, present, and kind, even when the day feels tough.
The home is proud of it's recent "Good" rating from Ofsted and is working toward achieving Outstanding!
What You'll Do
You'll be hands-on from the start of your shift to the end, ensuring children are supported in all aspects of their day. That means:
* Helping with personal care routines such as toileting, bathing, and dressing.
* Supporting children with continence issues and administering medication.
* Using PECS, Makaton, and visual schedules to help children communicate and reduce anxiety.
* Encouraging play, creativity, and sensory activities that bring comfort and joy.
* Staying calm and compassionate during behaviours such as spitting, biting, or grabbing.
* Working closely with colleagues to keep routines predictable and supportive.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings warmth and energy first and skills second. You might have worked in care before, or maybe in education or SEN, but what matters is patience, resilience, and a willingness to learn. If you're reliable, compassionate, and open to training, you'll be a brilliant fit.
The young people in this home are incredibly active, with adults often topping 20k steps daily supporting them. Therefore you should be physically and mentally fit enough to support them.
Benefits Working at SuperCare
SuperCare is one of the UK's leading providers of residential homes for children. We're on a mission to be the best employer in social care - and we back that up with excellent pay, training, and well being support.
* Salary 20% above sector average
* Rota: 07:30-22:30 (1 day on, 2 days off)
* 36 days of face-to-face training each year, including PECS, Makaton, PBS, and Team Teach
* Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care
* Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access
* Gym stipend & wellbeing support
* Pension & bonus scheme
* Free parking and communal cars for outings
* Clear career progression to Senior Day Coach and beyond
Next Steps:
Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you'd like to find out more about the company and our values or mission please visit supercare.org
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