Support Worker

East Sussex County Council; Battle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Battle. The role focuses on leading care delivery, modelling exemplary practice, and ensuring high standards of safety and person-centred support for individuals in the service.

The post involves coordinating staff, supporting service users to feel at home, and working with professionals to meet care needs. Interviews will be held in Eastbourne, with venue details provided by the council.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred care to adults.
• Proven ability to supervise care staff and coordinate teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management in social care.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support by modelling best practice.
• Monitor performance and supervise staff directly.
• Ensure safe working practices and effective risk assessment.
• Collaborate with other professionals to place the individual at the centre of care.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team supervision

Staff training

Communication

Education

NVQ/ Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Support Worker you will be motivated to provide excellent care and support by modelling good practice, monitoring performance and direct supervision of the staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, alongside supporting the people living there to make it home. We are looking for someone who can:

• Ensure staff provide person centred support to the individuals living at Cregg Na Ba, demonstrating kindness and compassion in all aspects of their work
• Demonstrate and model good practice, adhering to policies and procedures and effectively managing staff resources to meet the service needs
• Maintain day to day safe working practices by ensuring that effective risk assessment and risk management processes are followed
• Ability to work with other professionals and put the individual at the centre of their care
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Cregg Na Ba, Battle. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Interviews will take place in person at CSS office at Linden Court in Eastbourne week commencing 24 August 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our for details.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Kayleigh Curd, Service Manager, by email, to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Never before has our work been so important to the people that rely on us being there. Come and join us and make a difference. Change your world and theirs.

• In addition to a highly competitive salary, we provide a thorough induction and on-going support along with excellent training opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications.
• We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

More information can be found on our "I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference" - Joe, Information Analyst.

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