Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Support Worker • Lewes

Company: Ad Warrior Ltd

Lewes

Senior Support WorkerLocation: North Chailey, BN8 4EFSalary: From £28,445 per annumHours: 37 hours per weekThe RoleAs a Senior Support Worker (Days), you’ll guide colleagues through purposeful shifts full of learning, therapies, fun and community activities. You’ll make sure children and young people with complex disabilities are supported safely and consistently to achieve their goals and enjoy each day.What you’ll be doing As a Senior Support Worker, you will: Take the lead on shift, helping organise and guide colleagues; role modelling good practice.Support your Team Manager with training and onboarding new colleagues.Provide safe, person-centred care (personal care, communication, mobility and mealtimes).Prepare and administer medication safely, once fully trained.Support therapies, enrichment activities and trips out (minibus driving may be required)Ensure safeguarding, compliance, accurate reporting and risk management.Work closely with families, therapists and professionals to support each young person’s needs. What They’re Looking For They’re seeking someone who brings: Experience supervising or coaching colleagues, ideally in a residential social care setting.Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, CQC/Ofsted standards, and medication procedures.A caring, resilient and positive approach, with good communication and problem-solving skills.Flexibility to work shifts (including some evenings/weekends) and to join the on-call rota.A passion for supporting children and young people with complex disabilities.NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.Full UK driving licence is desirable. What they offerThey believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why they invest in you with: Competitive SalaryEnhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of serviceHealthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing SupportEnhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service BenefitEnhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leaveCycle to Work schemeRetail and leisure discountsFree onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities Plus, they cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.https://