Day Support Worker (Children's Residential)

SuperCare Residential; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in St Leonards is looking for a Day Coach to support children with learning disabilities such as autism and ADHD. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience in a residential childcare setting and a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care. Benefits include a salary above sector average, extensive training, and a clear progression route to Senior Day Coach roles.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of in-person training

Fully funded Level 5 qualification

Private healthcare

Well-being package and gym stipend

Pension scheme and bonus eligibility

Free parking

Clear progression route into Senior roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Confident supporting behaviours that challenge or moments of dysregulation.
• Able to use communication tools for children who are non-verbal or have limited speech.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD, ADHD, ASC or GDD who may experience anxiety.
• Help children build independence through daily tasks.
• Monitor and respond to medical needs, including epilepsy management.

Skills

Experience supporting children with autism

Experience with ADHD

Experience with epilepsy management

Experience with Down syndrome

Experience with global developmental delay

Patient and nurturing

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Job description

This is an exciting moment for SuperCare as we open our new Learning Disabilities children's home in Ninfield. The young people you'll support have a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, ASC, non‑verbal communication, epilepsy, Down syndrome and global developmental delay. They rely on patient, consistent adults who understand their routines, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and the importance of predictability.

As a Day Coach (Support Worker), you'll be the steady, caring presence who helps them feel safe, understood, and supported through everyday tasks, challenges, and breakthroughs.

What You'll Do

As a Day Coach, you'll be immersed in their daily lives, supporting their routines, independence and well being:

• Support children with ASD, ADHD, ASC or GDD who may experience anxiety, dysregulation, meltdowns or difficulties with transitions.
• Encourage healthy routines such as waking, meals, personal care, structured activities and learning.
• Support non‑verbal children using communication aids, symbols, visual schedules or alternative communication tools.
• Monitor and respond to medical needs, including epilepsy management and individual care plans.
• Help children build independence through tasks like cleaning rooms, organising belongings and washing clothes.
• Support emotional regulation with patience, gentleness and consistent strategies.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, child‑centred and safe manner, following safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Drive young people to activities, school or appointments (full UK licence desired due to the remote location).

What We're Looking For

We want warm, resilient people who genuinely care about supporting children with learning disabilities:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, ADHD, ASC, non‑verbal communication, epilepsy, Down syndrome or global developmental delay.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or willingness to complete).
• Confident supporting behaviours that challenge or moments of dysregulation.
• Patient, nurturing and able to stay calm when routines change or emotions run high.
• Comfortable guiding children through personal care, daily routines and independence‑building.
• Able to use communication tools for children who are non‑verbal or have limited speech.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits at SuperCare

We recognise the importance of your work and invest in your development and wellbeing:

• Salary 20% above sector average.
• 36 days of in‑person training every year.
• Fully funded Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.
• Well‑being package and gym stipend.
• Pension scheme and bonus eligibility.
• Free parking and use of company vehicles.
• Clear progression route into Senior Day Coach roles.

Next Steps

If you're passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and want to help shape a brand‑new home from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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