As a Senior Support Worker (Days), you’ll guide colleagues through purposeful shifts full of learning, therapies, fun and community activities. You will ensure children and young people with complex disabilities are supported safely and consistently to achieve their goals and enjoy each day.
Location
North Chailey, BN8 4EF
Salary
From £28,445 per annum
Hours
37 hours per week
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take the lead on shift, helping organise and guide colleagues; role‑modeling good practice.
* Support your Team Manager with training and onboarding new colleagues.
* Provide safe, person‑centred care (personal care, communication, mobility and mealtimes).
* Prepare and administer medication safely, once fully trained.
* Support therapies, enrichment activities and trips out (minibus driving may be required).
* Ensure safeguarding, compliance, accurate reporting and risk management.
* Work closely with families, therapists and professionals to support each young person’s needs.
What They’re Looking For
* Experience supervising or coaching colleagues, ideally in a residential social care setting.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, CQC/Ofsted standards, and medication procedures.
* A caring, resilient and positive approach, with good communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts (including some evenings/weekends) and to join the on‑call rota.
* A passion for supporting children and young people with complex disabilities.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Full UK driving licence is desirable.
What They Offer
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced annual leave (25‑30 days plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
* Healthcare cash plan & wellbeing support
* Enhanced pension scheme & death‑in‑service benefit
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Free onsite parking, café and kitchen facilities
* DBS checks and renewals covered
To Apply
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