Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Support Worker • East Sussex

Company: Chailey Heritage Foundation

East Sussex

Senior Support WorkerLocation: North Chailey, BN8 4EFSalary: From £28,445Hours: 37 hours per weekTake the lead on daytime shiftsAs 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 doingAs 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 We’re Looking ForWe’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 we offerWe believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why we 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 facilitiesPlus, we 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 Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.