Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Senior Support Workers. This rewarding role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. You will help clients with personal care, cooking, and community access while overseeing the care team. With a focus on empowerment and independence, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. Join a vibrant team in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, and enjoy a fulfilling career in the social care sector.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

22 days paid holiday

Unsociable hours uplift

Qualifications

• Patient and empathetic mindset required.
• Experience in client support and medication management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and daily tasks.
• Oversee care team operations in manager's absence.
• Promote clients' emotional well-being through positive interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Client Support

Medication Management

Positive Behaviour Support

CQC Standards Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Salary: £14.52 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week
Shifts are on a 4 week rolling rota basis including evenings and weekends
One sleep-in shift per week, 11pm - 7am.

What you’ll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference?Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.

As a senior support worker, you’ll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as personal care, cooking, and trips out, as well as support and oversee the day-to-day operations of the care team in the absence of the manager.

We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker.

‘The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them’ – Karen, Southdown Support Worker.

Service Description:

Windebanks is a vibrant supported living service for five adults with learning disabilities and behaviour that can challenge. It’s a detached property in a pleasant area of Donnington, with five self-contained flats and a staff office spread over two floors. Chichester town centre is within reasonable distance. You’ll help clients access the community, and carry out cooking, cleaning and tasks around their home. You’ll provide personal care, and promote the client’s emotional well-being with a positive and encouraging approach. Clients communicate with facial expressions, gestures, vocal sounds and some verbal communication. You’ll be joining a team of support workers, a senior support worker, a deputy manager and a Service Manager.

Perks and benefits:

• Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
• Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
• Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
• Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
• Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
• 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)
• Unsociable hours uplift: extra £4.20 per shift for waking nights.

What you need for the role:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• Experienced in providing comprehensive client support, including medication management.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, CQC standards, the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and safeguarding
• Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair, take long walks and help service users with tasks like bathing.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
• A Full Manual Driving License is essential as you'll be driving our Service Vehicles to help keep our residents connected to their community.

What would be nice:

• Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress).
• Experience managing staff, including supervision, coaching, recruitment and rostering.
• Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care.

Training

Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.

How to apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.

The application closing date is 21st May 2025

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Contact information:

Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at [emailprotected]

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.