Senior Support Worker (New service) | Complex Needs | Eastbourne
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Support Worker Lead Shape & Make a Lasting Difference
Salary: 14.75 per hour
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (Days)
Contract: Permanent (Full-time)
Driving: Full UK driving licence preferred (held for at least 1 year community access required)
This is more than a Senior Support Worker role - its a rare opportunity to help build a brand-new specialist service from the very beginning.
At SDR Care youll play a key role in supporting a young adult with autism a learning disability ADHD and complex behavioural needs to settle into a new home build independence and access meaningful daily experiences.
As a senior member of the team you wont just be delivering care - youll be helping to shape the culture set the standard and influence how the service operates from day one. Youll lead by example support and guide colleagues and play a vital role in creating a safe structured and genuinely person-centred environment.
The role requires experience supporting an individual who present with dysregulated behaviour which may at times include aggression. You will need to bring a calm consistent and person-centred approach ensuring safe and effective support at all times.
If youre ready for a leadership role where your voice matters your ideas are valued and your impact is visible every day this is that opportunity.
At SDR Care we live by Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility and as a Senior Support Worker you will model and embed these values across your team and service
What Youll Be Doing
As part of this role you will:
- Lead by example promoting independence safety and positive daily experiences
- Support guide and mentor Support Workers within the team
- Deliver and embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
- Help establish structured routines meaningful activities and community access
- Support the development of a new service and help shape its culture and standards
- Work closely with a small skilled team to provide consistent high-quality care
- Uphold safeguarding principles and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) standards
- Respond calmly and effectively to dysregulation and complex behaviours
Who Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting individuals with autism learning disabilities or complex needs
- Confident in leadership mentoring and team development
- Skilled in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
- Calm resilient and able to lead effectively under pressure
- Knowledgeable in safeguarding and MCA principles
- Positive flexible and able to bring humour into everyday support
- Experienced in behaviourally complex or intensive support environments (desirable)
What We Offer
- 14.75 per hour
- 29 days holiday per year (pro rata including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
- Life insurance (post-probation)
- Structured induction and full onboarding
- Strong management support and ongoing mentorship
- Career development and leadership progression opportunities
- 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 into a leadership role and help shape a brand-new specialist service wed love to hear from you. Email: Call:
No 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:
Senior IC
