Senior Support Worker

Chailey Heritage Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Days) in North Chailey, UK. This role involves guiding colleagues through daily shifts and providing safe, person-centred care to children with complex disabilities. Candidates should have experience in social care, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and a passion for supporting young people. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £28,445, enhanced leave, and various benefits including healthcare support and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Supervising colleagues in a residential social care setting.
• Understanding of CQC/Ofsted standards and medication procedures.
• Ability to drive a minibus for activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daytime shifts and guide colleagues.
• Support Team Manager with training new staff.
• Provide safe personal care for children with complex needs.
• Administer medication after training.
• Support with therapies and community trips.

Skills

Experience supervising or coaching colleagues

Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Passion for supporting children with complex disabilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Senior Support Worker Days.

Take the lead on daytime shifts

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.

Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary: From £28,445 per year

Hours: 37 hours per week

What you ll be doing

As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

• 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 We re Looking For

We re seeking someone who brings:

• Experience supervising or coaching colleagues, ideally in a residential social care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, CQC/Ofsted standards, and medication procedures.
• A caring, resilient and positive approach, with good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts (including some evenings/weekends) and to join the on‑call rota.
• A passion for supporting children and young people with complex disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

What we offer

We believe in nurturing potential for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That s why we invest in you with:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities

Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.