Senior Support Worker

Priory Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

IT equipment (laptops/tablets/smartph)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory Group in Bishops Corner, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, seeks an experienced Senior Support Worker to supervise staff and deliver high-quality, person-centred care for residents with complex needs.

You will lead shifts, support care plans, and champion dignity, independence and safe practice within a supportive team with clear development paths and regular training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence.
• Knowledge of care standards, policies and safeguarding.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive problem-solver.
• Caring and respectful approach.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Uphold professional standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support delivery of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
• Administer medication safely.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Monitor team performance and address operational issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge for safe practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Care standards

Problem solving

Reliability

Flexibility

Team motivation

Relationship-building

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bishops Corner

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Bishops Corner
£13.95phr
Full Time- 36 Hours

Bishops Corner is a residential service, located in the coastal town of St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings, East Sussex. We provide specialist support for nine males and females who have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Bishops Corner is situated on a quiet road, just fifteen minutes’ walk to the town centre and the sea front.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can be fully involved in their care and are supported to lead a more independent and fulfilling future. Each person is treated with dignity and respect and the ethos of our home is to provide good quality of care and support to enhance their independence.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will act as a positive role model, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times.

You will play a key role in supervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

What you'll bring to the role

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
• Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
• Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.