Day Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

SuperCare Residential; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Lewes is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Day Role) to provide consistent support for young people with autism and severe learning disabilities. This role involves leading activities, modeling best practices for junior staff, and ensuring a nurturing environment. With a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in similar settings, candidates will enjoy benefits like private healthcare, fitness contributions, and 36 days of paid training annually.

Benefits

Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access

£40 monthly fitness contribution

Free meals and parking

Enhanced overtime pay & performance bonuses

36 days paid training per year

Birthday day off

Blue Light Card discounts

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive well-being support

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or young person equivalent) is essential.
• Previous experience supporting children in a residential environment is required.
• Full UK driving licence is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, consistent support to young people with autism, ADHD, and severe learning disabilities.
• Help children navigate their daily routines including education and community outings.
• Use communication methods to support non-verbal children.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviours and provide personal care.
• Monitor epilepsy and respond to seizures.

Skills

Experience supporting children with autism

Non-verbal communication approaches (PECS, Makaton)

Understanding of PBS and sensory regulation

Ability to manage difficult behaviours

Compassionate and reliable

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

SuperCare is seeking an experienced and confident Senior Support Worker (Day Role) to join our children's residential home in Eastbourne. As a senior member of the day team, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, severe learning disabilities, and complex communication needs.

In this role, you will support young people throughout their daily routines, lead activities, model best practice to junior staff, and ensure the home remains positive, child‑centred, and trauma‑informed.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or young person equivalent) - essential

• Previous experience supporting children in a residential environment

• Full UK driving licence - important

What You’ll Do

Supporting Young People

• Provide nurturing, consistent support to young people with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities working on a rolling rota of 1 day on and 2 days off.

• Help children navigate their day, including education, activities, community outings, and daily living tasks.

• Use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, and other AAC tools to support non‑verbal or minimally verbal children.

• Respond confidently and calmly to behaviours that challenge, including spitting, hair‑pulling, hitting, grabbing, or self‑harm.

• Provide personal care and support while contributing to a safe, welcoming ‘home‑way‑from‑home’ environment for young people.

• Monitor epilepsy and respond appropriately to seizures and health needs.

Leading and Supporting Staff

• Model trauma‑informed, relationship‑based practice for junior colleagues.

• Assist with onboarding and coaching less experienced staff.

• Provide reassurance, guidance, and leadership during behaviour incidents.

• Promote high standards of safeguarding, documentation, and professional conduct.

Additional Duties

• Drive young people into the community for activities, appointments, and emergency situations.

• Support the planning and delivery of stimulating activities that promote independence, communication, and emotional well‑being.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities

• Skilled in non‑verbal communication approaches (PECS, Makaton, visual supports)

• Understanding of PBS, sensory regulation, and de‑escalation

• Resilient and able to manage difficult behaviours safely and calmly

• Active, engaged, and able to support children throughout a busy daytime schedule

• Compassionate, bubbly, reliable, and confident.

Why Work With SuperCare?

We value our staff deeply and offer a comprehensive package designed to support both your career and wellbeing:

• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access (after 6 months)
• £40 monthly fitness contribution
• Free meals and parking with communal cars to transport young people in and out of the community
• Enhanced overtime pay & performance bonuses
• 36 days paid training per year & funded qualifications
• Birthday day off
• Blue Light Card discounts
• NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive well‑being support

Next Steps

If you are passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about SuperCare, our mission, and our values, please visit supercare.org.