Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker - DaysLocation: 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 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 We''re Looking For We''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 ..... full job details .....