Senior Support Worker (complex Needs) | Lancing, West Sussex | Driver Essential

sdrcare.co.uk

Lancing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Base: £14.75 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Driving licence essential
Person-centred care delivery
Team leadership and mentoring
As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide 2:1, person-centred support to a young individual with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy, while leading and mentoring the team to ensure consistently high-quality care

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide 2:1, person-centred support to a young individual with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy, while leading and mentoring the team to ensure consistently high-quality care.
  • The role includes delivering care, creating a safe and structured environment, driving the service user’s vehicle to community activities, and supporting team training and professional development.
  • The company offers 29 days holiday pro-rata including bank holidays, career development and leadership pathways, pension scheme eligibility, life insurance post-probation, and an employee referral bonus.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide 2:1, person-centred support to a young individual with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy, while leading and mentoring the team to ensure consistently high-quality care.

Salary

Base: £14.75 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 29 days holiday pro-rata, pension scheme, life insurance, employee referral bonus, company sick pay

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Driving licence essential
  • Person-centred care delivery
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Support for complex needs
  • Safe vehicle driving for outings

Nice-to-have

  • Creative and resilient approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Passionate about making a difference
  • Promoting independence and life skills
  • Support professional development

Key Requirements

  • Driving licence held for 1+ year
  • Experience in learning disability or complex needs
  • Experience as Senior Support Worker or similar role
  • Right to work in the UK
  • DBS check required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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