CareTech Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom
Senior Support Worker
CareTech Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom
Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £13.36 per hour
Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2025
Overview
Victoria Lodge is a 6 bedded service (including 1 flat) based in Bognor Regis, in a popular residential area close to essential amenities. The service promotes ongoing rehabilitation and independent living skills with the support of a dedicated 24-hour staff and a specialist multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on providing practical and emotional care to enable service users to live as independently as possible.
Responsibilities
* To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, ensuring service users’ needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities.
* To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff.
* To act as case coordinator for individual service users and participate in reviewing, reassessing and updating person-centred support plans to reflect current needs.
* To participate, as required, in recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework.
* To undertake monthly supervisions with staff and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff.
* To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes to meet individual or organisational development needs.
* To ensure compliance with legislation, Care Standards and the Company’s Policies and Procedures.
* To prepare service user and staff reports and maintain required records up-to-date.
Qualifications and experience
* Diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure.
* The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* The passion to work with vulnerable adults.
* The commitment to safeguarding to high standards.
The Organisation
CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance, offering innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with diverse needs.
Additional information
* DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
* Various contracted hour shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
* Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards.
* Dedicated learning and development programmes and opportunities for Apprenticeships.
* Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff.
* Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral.
* Stakeholder Pension and Share Save Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Annual Employee Awards Evening.
* CareTech Foundation – opportunity to apply for family and friends grants.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement. We will communicate progress updates within 7-10 days after CV receipt for applicants progressing to the next stage.
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