Senior Day Coach - Hyde

SuperCare Residential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive residential care provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Day Coach to support children with autism, ADHD, and severe learning disabilities. You will mentor junior colleagues and ensure safe, consistent care while enhancing communication through methods like Makaton. The ideal candidate will be resilient and empathetic, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, extensive training, and health care support.

Benefits

Salary 20% above average

36 days of specialist training per year

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Private health care and GP-on-demand

Gym stipend

Company therapist support

Pension and bonus scheme

Free parking

Pathway into Team Leader roles

Qualifications

• Ability to support children directly and mentor junior colleagues.
• Experience with personal care and daily living routines.
• Knowledge in responding to autism and complex behavior.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with young people with autism, ADHD, and epilepsy.
• Model calm responses to challenging behaviors.
• Drive young people to community trips and appointments.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Communication (using Makaton)

Knowledge of autism and ADHD

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

PECS

Visual aids

Job description

Overview

At our residential children's home in Eastbourne, the Senior Day Coach role is about being an anchor of experience. The young people here live with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities, with many relying on non-verbal communication methods. They need highly structured routines, sensory support, and continuous supervision. You'll support the shift leader and be the staff member others look to when behaviours escalate or routines break down. Whether it's supporting personal care, helping a child communicate through Makaton, or responding to self-harm or seizures, you'll model safe, consistent practice.

What You\'ll Do

Your focus will be to support children directly and mentor junior colleagues:

• Work closely with young people with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and communication difficulties.
• Provide personal care and support daily living routines.
• Model calm responses to behaviours such as biting, hair pulling, or inappropriate touch.
• Use PECS, Makaton, and visuals to support non-verbal communication.
• Share knowledge of sensory regulation and PBS with newer staff.
• Offer guidance during incidents or complex situations.
• Drive young people in and out of the community for trips and appointments.

What We\'re Looking For

We need people with resilience, empathy, and specialist knowledge:

Benefits Working at SuperCare

We\'ll invest in your skills and recognise your contribution:

• Salary 20% above average.
• 36 days of specialist training per year.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already achieved).
• Private health care and GP-on-demand.
• Gym stipend
• Company therapist support.
• Pension and bonus scheme.
• Free parking and communal cars to transport young people in and out of the community.
• Clear pathway into Team Leader roles.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you\'re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.