Senior Support Worker: Lead Community Care & Independence

Southdown; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Free counselling service

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Southdown is seeking a Senior Support Worker to empower adults with learning and physical disabilities at Coltash Road, Crawley. You will support daily living tasks, help clients engage with the community, and supervise the care team to ensure compassionate, dignified care.

You’ll work in a not-for-profit provider with an emphasis on person-centred support, safeguarding, and empowering independence, with training and DBS support provided by Southdown.

Qualifications

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• Completion of relevant health and social care training including moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
• Previous care experience, professionally or with family.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, CQC standards, the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and safeguarding.
• Willingness to support intimate/personal care needs.
• Experience with medical management, including medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live independently and stay connected to their local community.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the care team and provide guidance to staff.
• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Southdown is seeking a Senior Support Worker to empower adults with learning and physical disabilities at Coltash Road, Crawley. You will support daily living tasks, help clients engage with the community, and supervise the care team to ensure compassionate, dignified care.

You’ll work in a not-for-profit provider with an emphasis on person-centred support, safeguarding, and empowering independence, with training and DBS support provided by Southdown.