Senior Support Worker

East Sussex County Council; Battle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Support Worker for the Supported Living Service at Cregg Na Ba, Battle. You will lead a team, model best practice and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities.

You will monitor staff, manage risk, and work with other professionals to support individuals to live as independently as possible. The role emphasizes flexible hours and thorough induction and supervision.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to individuals living at the service.
• Model best practice and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Monitor staff performance and supervise daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality care at Cregg Na Ba.
• Ensure safe working practices through risk assessment and management.
• Collaborate with professionals to keep the person at the centre of care.
• Demonstrate kindness, compassion and flexible working to meet service needs.

Skills

Person-centred care

Staff supervision

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Flexible working

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that supports adults with a learning disability, lead their best life?

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Cregg Na Ba, Battle.

As a Senior Support Worker you will be motivated to provide excellent care and support by modelling good practice, monitoring performance and direct supervision of the staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, alongside supporting the people living there to make it home.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can

• Ensure staff provide person centred support to the individuals living at Cregg Na Ba, demonstrating kindness and compassion in all aspects of their work
• Demonstrate and model good practice, adhering to policies and procedures and effectively managing staff resources to meet the service needs
• Maintain day to day safe working practices by ensuring that effective risk assessment and risk management processes are followed
• Ability to work with other professionals and put the individual at the centre of their care
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

You will receive excellent training opportunities, a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Interviews will take place in person at CSS office at Linden Court in Eastbourne week commencing 24 August 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Kayleigh Curd, Service Manager, by email, [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Never before has our work been so important to the people that rely on us being there. Come and join us and make a difference. Change your world and theirs. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we provide a thorough induction and on-going support along with excellent training opportunities to help you reach your career goals.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

“I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference