Senior Support Worker in North Chailey)

Ad Warrior Ltd; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in North Chailey is hiring a Senior Support Worker. In this role, you will lead daytime shifts, ensuring safe and consistent support for children and young people with complex disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential social care, hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and possess strong communication skills. The role includes competitive salary, enhanced leave, and various perks, promoting a caring environment for both staff and service users.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or coaching colleagues, ideally in a residential social care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts and join the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and guide colleagues.
• Provide safe, person-centred care.
• Support therapies and enrichment activities.

Skills

Supervising colleagues

Communication

Problem-solving

Caring approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

• 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

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave - 25-30 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 proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/senior-support-worker-5725406?source=chf.org.uk