Senior Support Worker (Complex needs) | Worthing, West Sussex | Driver essential
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Senior Support Worker Complex Needs
If youre an experiencedSenior Support Workerready to lead a team and deliver high-quality person-centred care wed love to hear from you.
Location:Worthing West Sussex Complex Needs Service
Salary:14.75 per hour (reviewed annually)
Hours:36 hours per week (Days)
Contract:Permanent
Requirement:Full UK driving licence required (automatic accepted held for 1 year)
Senior Support Worker Lead Support & Make a Difference
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our SDR Care team in a complex needs supported living service.
You will support a young individual with autism a learning disability and mental health conditions including psychosis which can lead to high anxiety and vivid hallucinations. This role requires a calm consistent trauma-informed approach and strong leadership skills.
As a Senior Support Worker you will also lead and support a team of Support Workers ensuring high-quality consistent person-centred care at all times.
The individual enjoys:
- Music and dancing
- Long drives and cars
- Cooking and bowling
- Cinema trips
You will play a key role in promoting independence confidence and positive daily experiences while also driving the service users vehicle for community activities.
At SDR we live by our values ofKindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day support as a Senior Support Worker
- Provide consistent person-centred and trauma-informed care
- Mentor and support Support Workers within the team
- Promote independence wellbeing and life skills development
- Support safe community access and drive for activities and appointments
- Maintain high standards of care and accurate documentation
- Support staff development and on-the-job guidance
Who Were Looking For
- Experience in autism learning disabilities and mental health support
- Previous Senior Support Worker or leadership experience
- Calm resilient and confident under pressure
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Creative and proactive approach to care
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
- Career development and leadership progression opportunities
- 29 days holiday per year (pro rata including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
- Life insurance (post-probation)
- Structured induction and full onboarding
- Strong and supportive management team
- Employee referral bonus (200 on appointment 300 after 1 year T&Cs apply)
- Company sick pay (post-probation)
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 step up as a Senior Support Worker and make a real impact wed love to hear from you. Email: Call: 07484 CV No problem get in touch today.
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. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Required Experience:
Manager
