Senior Support Worker (complex needs) | Eastbourne | New Service!

Join SDR Care as a Senior Support Worker – Lead, Inspire, and Shape a Brand-New Service!

Salary: £14.75 per hour
Hours: 36.25 per week (Days)
Driving: Essential for community activities (UK drivers licence held for at least 1 year)
Contract: Permanent, full time

As a Senior Support Worker at SDR, you’ll be part of a brand-new service, providing skilled, hands-on support to a young individual with autism, a learning disability, ADD, and episodes of dysregulated behaviour. You’ll help them settle into their new home, develop independence, and enjoy safe, engaging daily activities.

You’ll also provide support to the team, offering guidance and sharing your experience to help other Support Workers deliver consistent, high-quality care. Your presence and expertise will ensure routines, activities, and positive interactions run smoothly, creating a safe and encouraging environment every day.

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility – and as a
Senior Support Worker, you’ll bring these values to life in everything you do.

Responsibilities:

Lead by example as a Senior Support Worker, supporting independence while maintaining safety

Support other team members, helping them develop their skills and confidence

Use positive behaviour support techniques to manage dysregulation effectively

Maintain structured daily routines, planning activities and outings

Work closely with a small, skilled team to deliver the highest quality care

Uphold safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act principles, and best practice

Who We’re Looking For

Experience supporting individuals with complex autism, learning disabilities, or dysregulated behaviour

Strong safeguarding knowledge, emotional resilience, and leadership skills

Calm, adaptable, and able to think on your feet in challenging situations

Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or in a leadership role within high-need settings

Positive, flexible approach with a sense of humour and a passion for mentoring others

PSB experience

What We Offer

Career development and leadership opportunities for senior staff

29 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata)

Pension scheme (eligibility applies)

Life insurance (post-probation)

Structured induction and onboarding

Strong management support and mentorship

Employee referral bonus (£200 on appointment, £300 at one-year anniversary – T&Cs apply)

Company sick pay (post-probation)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support.

Apply Today!

Make a real impact with your skills, experience, and compassion as a Support Worker.

Email: [email protected]  Call 07484 482896

No CV? No problem – get in touch today!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

DBS check required following a successful offer.