East Sussex County Council
Senior Support Worker
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About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Cregg Na Ba, Battle.
As a Senior Support Worker you will be motivated to provide excellent care and support by modelling good practice, monitoring performance and direct supervision of the staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, alongside supporting the people living there to make it home.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure staff provide person-centred support to the individuals living at Cregg Na Ba, demonstrating kindness and compassion in all aspects of their work
- Demonstrate and model good practice, adhering to policies and procedures and effectively managing staff resources to meet the service needs
- Maintain day-to-day safe working practices by ensuring that effective risk assessment and risk management processes are followed
- Ability to work with other professionals and put the individual at the centre of their care
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
You will receive excellent training opportunities, a thorough induction, and supervision as part of our commitment to you.
How to Apply
Please download the job description and person specification here for more information.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
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Interviews will take place in person at CSS office at Linden Court in Eastbourne week commencing 24 August 2026.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Kayleigh Curd, Service Manager, by email, Kayleigh.curd@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
About Us
Never before has our work been so important to the people that rely on us being there. Come and join us and make a difference. Change your world and theirs. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we provide a thorough induction and on-going support along with excellent training opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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