Senior Support Worker Learning Disability Respite
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Occupation Type
Care workers and home carers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Specific Roles Only
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, join us!
At Greenwood, a top-tier respite service for adults with learning disabilities located in Bexhill-on Sea, we are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with en-suite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences.
We offer a fun holiday experience for short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships.
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be part of our management structure, supporting both staff and guests day-to-day. You will lead a team, complete handovers, give feedback to management, and help implement service improvements. You'll provide personalised support to people with a learning disability in accordance with their individual support plan. You will identify and review the needs of individuals, making sure that effective support is provided and supervise support staff within a designated team and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.
We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role.
Our rotas operate on a 6-week rolling schedule, with Senior support workers completing both early shifts from 07:00 to 15:00 and late shifts from 14:00 to 22:00, please note this includes working 2 in every 3 weekends.
See Example Of Rota Below
Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, join us!
At Greenwood, a top-tier respite service for adults with learning disabilities located in Bexhill-on Sea, we are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with en-suite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences.
We offer a fun holiday experience for short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships.
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be part of our management structure, supporting both staff and guests day-to-day. You will lead a team, complete handovers, give feedback to management, and help implement service improvements. You'll provide personalised support to people with a learning disability in accordance with their individual support plan. You will identify and review the needs of individuals, making sure that effective support is provided and supervise support staff within a designated team and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.
We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role.
Our rotas operate on a 6-week rolling schedule, with Senior support workers completing both early shifts from 07:00 to 15:00 and late shifts from 14:00 to 22:00, please note this includes working 2 in every 3 weekends.
See Example Of Rota Below
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
OFF 14.00 - 22.00 07:00 - 15.00 OFF 14.00- 22:00 07:00 - 1500 14.00 - 22.00
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are
Please download Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Interviews will take place in person at the service in Bexhill week commencing week commencing 30 March 2026 and will include a short written question to answer.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You will also benefit from a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you, together with a generous annual leave package.
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Beadle/Carly Fellows - Team Leaders or Natalie Gaymer - Registered Service Manager on 01424 723020.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
“It has been a pleasure and a challenge supporting our guests, their care and support has been paramount in my working ethic which I believe is at the heart of the Greenwood ethos”
OFF 14.00 - 22.00 07:00 - 15.00 OFF 14.00- 22:00 07:00 - 1500 14.00 - 22.00
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Committed to creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Well-organised with time management skills
- Resilient under pressure
- Compassionate and caring
- Able to lead a team
Please download Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Interviews will take place in person at the service in Bexhill week commencing week commencing 30 March 2026 and will include a short written question to answer.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You will also benefit from a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you, together with a generous annual leave package.
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Beadle/Carly Fellows - Team Leaders or Natalie Gaymer - Registered Service Manager on 01424 723020.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
“It has been a pleasure and a challenge supporting our guests, their care and support has been paramount in my working ethic which I believe is at the heart of the Greenwood ethos”
- Support Worker
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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.
Choose East Sussex!
About Us
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.