Senior Support Worker

Ad Warrior Careers; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in North Chailey is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead a team in providing exceptional care for children with complex disabilities. You will be responsible for guiding colleagues, administering medication, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in supervising staff and a strong commitment to person-centred care. This full-time position offers a salary starting at £28,445 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential social care setting preferred.
• Ability to provide safe, person-centred care.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Guide colleagues through purposeful shifts.
• Support Team Manager with training and onboarding.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and accurate reporting.

Skills

Experience supervising or coaching colleagues

Knowledge of support methods for children with disabilities

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location : North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary : From £28,445 per annum

Hours : 37 hours per week

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker (Days), you'll guide colleagues through purposeful shifts full of learning, therapies, fun and community activities. You'll make sure children and young people with complex disabilities are supported safely and consistently to achieve their goals and enjoy each day.

What You'll be Doing

• Take the lead on shift, helping organise and guide colleagues; role modelling good practice.
• Support your Team Manager with training and onboarding new colleagues.
• Provide safe, person-centred care (personal care, communication, mobility and mealtimes).
• Prepare and administer medication safely, once fully trained.
• Support therapies, enrichment activities and trips out (minibus driving may be required).
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, accurate reporting and risk management.
• Work closely with families, therapists and professionals to support each young person's needs.

What They're Looking For

• Experience supervising or coaching colleagues, ideally in a residential social care setting.
• Knowledge of ...