Senior Support Worker (Complex needs) | Lancing, West Sussex | Driver essential
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Job Summary
Senior Support Worker
If youre an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to lead a dedicated team and deliver exceptional person-centred care wed love to hear from you.
Location: Lancing West Sussex (Bespoke complex needs service)
Salary: 14.75 per hour (reviewed annually)
Hours: 36 hours per week (Days)
Contract: Permanent
Requirement: Full UK driving licence (automatic accepted held for 1 year)
About the Role Senior Support Worker (Complex Needs)
We are recruiting a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our SDR Care team supporting a young person with autism a learning disability and epilepsy in a bespoke 2:1 care setting.
This is a leadership-focused role where you will not only deliver hands-on care but also mentor guide and support other Support Workers to ensure consistently high-quality person-centred care.
You will play a key role in creating a safe structured and engaging environment that promotes independence wellbeing and positive outcomes.
The individual you will support enjoys:
- Outdoor adventures
- Music
- Water play
- Trampolining
A full driving licence is essential as you will be supporting community access and driving the service users vehicle.
At SDR we live by Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day care as a Senior Support Worker in a 2:1 complex needs setting
- Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
- Mentor support and guide Support Workers within the team
- Maintain consistent routines and high standards of care
- Support community access including driving safely to activities and appointments
- Promote independence life skills and confidence
- Contribute to staff development and team training
- Ensure accurate and timely care documentation
Who Were Looking For
- Experience as a Senior Support Worker (or similar leadership role)
- Background in autism learning disabilities or complex needs
- Confident and safe driver (essential)
- Strong leadership mentoring and communication skills
- Resilient creative and passionate about making a difference
- Ability to build positive trusting relationships
What We Offer
- 29 days holiday (pro rata including bank holidays)
- Career development and leadership progression pathways
- Structured induction and onboarding
- Strong and supportive management team
- Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
- Life insurance (post-probation)
- Company sick pay (post-probation)
- Employee referral bonus (200 on appointment 300 after one year)
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We focus on strengths potential and what matters most to the people we support.
Apply Today
If youre ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Support Worker wed love to hear from you.
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This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship and applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment.
A DBS check will be required following a successful offer.
Please note: This vacancy will close once we have successfully appointed the right candidate so early applications are encouraged.
Required Experience:
Manager
