Support Worker & Senior Support Worker (New Service) | Complex Needs | Eastbourne

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Support Worker & Senior Support Worker - Complex Needs

Lancing, West Sussex | £13.85-£14.75 per hour | Full training | Career progression

At SDR Care, we are supporting a young person with autism, a learning disability, ADHD, and complex behavioural needs to build independence, confidence, and positive daily experiences in a brand-new home.

This is a highly person-centred role where consistency, structure, and calm, reliable support are essential from day one. You will need experience supporting individuals who may present with dysregulated behaviours, which can include periods of heightened distress or aggression, and you will be expected to respond using calm, safe, and person-centred approaches at all times.

This is not a routine "tick-box" care role - it is about building trust, creating stability, and helping someone feel safe enough to thrive in their new environment.

You will be part of a small, consistent team where calmness, patience, humour, and creativity are valued every day in how support is delivered.

At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility - and as a Support Worker, you will model and embed these values across your team and service.

What the Role Involves

You will support a young individual to enjoy a full, meaningful and active life, including:

• Cinema trips and sensory-friendly activities
• Beach walks, forest walks, climbing and outdoor play
• Building large creative projects (e.g. K'NEX structures)
• Theme parks, rollercoasters, and community outings
• Structured, sensory-aware travel and car journeys

Every day is shaped around what matters to the individual - and how you can help them succeed!

Available Roles

Support Worker

£13.85 per hour
37.5 hours per week (Days) / 35.88 hours per week (Nights - rolling rota)
Full UK driving licence preferred (Days - community access required)

Senior Support Worker

£14.75 per hour
36.25 hours per week (Days)
Full UK driving licence preferred (held 1+ year - community access required)

Senior role requires previous experience in a senior or leadership support position.

Support Worker Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred daily support
• Support routines, activities, and life skills
• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing
• Support positive behaviour and structured days
• Assist with community access and outings
• Work as part of a consistent team
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff within a 3:1 support setting
• Provide hands-on, consistent support
• Mentor and guide Support Workers
• Deliver Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
• Support community access and activities
• Help shape routines, structure, and service development
• Ensure high-quality, consistent care delivery
• Respond calmly to complex and challenging behaviour

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Experienced in autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
• Confident using Positive Behaviour Support approaches
• Strong communicators and reliable team players
• Creative, flexible, and positive in their approach
• Confident and safe drivers (essential for day roles)

What We Offer

• £13.85-£14.75 per hour
• 29 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• Paid training and structured induction
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Life insurance (post-probation)
• Company sick pay (post-probation)
• Employee referral bonus (£200 + £300 after 1 year)
• Supportive management team

Important Information

These roles are not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Enhanced DBS check required following offer.

Apply Today

Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk Call: 07484 482896 - No CV required - get in touch today.

Closing date: 6th July. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.