Support Worker & Senior Support Worker | (Complex Needs) | Lancing , West Sussex

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Support Worker & Senior Support Worker - Complex Needs

Lancing, West Sussex | £13.85-£14.75 per hour | 2:1 Support | Full training provided | Career progression

Looking for a role where your support genuinely changes someone's life every single day?

We are recruiting Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join our specialist supported living service in Lancing, providing dedicated 2:1 support to a young individual with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy.

This is a highly rewarding role where consistency, patience, and compassion directly improve quality of life, independence, and wellbeing.

The Individual You'll Support Enjoys

• Music
• Outdoor activities
• Water play
• Trampolining

Your support will help turn these interests into positive, structured daily experiences that build confidence, independence, and enjoyment.

Available Roles

Support Worker

£13.85 per hour
17.5-36 hours per week (Days)
Full UK driving licence required (held 1+ year, automatic accepted)

Senior Support Worker

£14.75 per hour
36 hours per week (Days)
Full UK driving licence required (held 1+ year, automatic accepted)

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

Support Worker Responsibilities

• Delivering consistent, person-centred support
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and life skills
• Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting positive behaviour and structured days
• Driving to community activities and appointments
• Working closely within a supportive team

Senior Support Worker - Additional Responsibilities

• Leading shifts within a 2:1 support setting
• Supporting and guiding Support Workers
• Providing hands-on, consistent care and structure
• Supporting community access and driving
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred support
• Helping develop and mentor the team

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
• Kind, compassionate, and non-judgemental
• Strong communicators and reliable team players
• Confident and safe drivers (essential)
• Passionate about supporting people with complex needs

Experience in autism, learning disabilities, or epilepsy support is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• £13.85-£14.75 per hour
• 29 days holiday (pro rata)
• Paid training and full induction
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Life insurance (post-probation)
• Company sick pay (post-probation)
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Supportive and stable management team

Our Values

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility - and these guide everything we do.

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.