PETERS DEAN CARE LTD

A full-time role with the flexibility to fit around you! Location: Bognor Regis & Chichester Looking for a job where no two days are the same? We're recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly respected charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to live independently and enjoy life. This is a full time position but working hours to suit you! This is more than a care role. It's about building confidence, encouraging independence, and helping people do the things that matter most to them, whether that's learning a new skill, meeting friends for coffee, trying a new hobby, or simply having someone in their corner. If you're kind, reliable and enjoy making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing As a Support Worker, you'll support people both in their own homes and out in the community, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives. Every person is different, so every day looks a little different too. You might be: Supporting someone to access activities, clubs or social events Building genuine relationships and providing emotional support Helping with cooking and everyday household tasks Supporting with medication Assisting with budgeting and developing life skills Encouraging confidence, independence and personal goals Providing personal care where needed (only for a small number of people) This role is centered around empowering people, not doing everything for them. The shifts 37.5 hours per week. Choose your own work hours between 8:00am and 10:00pm (occasionally until 11:00pm) One weekend every other week Sleep-ins paid at £69.76 per shift (available but not compulsory) Overtime paid at £13.45 What we're looking for You don't need years of experience to be great at this role. If you're someone who is: Kind, patient and compassionate Positive, approachable and dependable A good communicator Respectful of people's choices and individuality Keen to help others build confidence and independence we'd love to hear from you. Experience in care or support work is required, but it's your attitude and values that really matter. Why join? Alongside a rewarding career, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: Enhanced annual leave Paid birthday or celebration day off One paid volunteering day each year Enhanced sick pay Enhanced employer pension contributions Death in service benefit Cost of living support package, including a rental deposit scheme Cycle to Work scheme Electric vehicle scheme Generous Refer a Friend bonus Ongoing training and career development Ready to make a difference? If you're looking for a career that's rewarding, varied and genuinely makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our children's home, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This is a role for someone who understands that progress isn't always straightforward. Building trust takes time, consistency and patience, but the impact you can have is lasting. Our home provides a safe, stable and supportive environment where children and young people can begin to rebuild confidence, develop resilience and achieve positive outcomes. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key role in creating that environment while supporting and guiding colleagues on shift. We're looking for someone with experience, emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You'll be confident in managing challenging situations, maintaining professional boundaries and building positive relationships with young people who may have experienced significant trauma. If you're committed to delivering high-quality care and want to be part of a team that supports each other as much as the young people in our care, we'd love to hear from you. Senior Support Worker Benefits Highly competitive salary. A caring and supportive senior management team who really value their staff. Full induction and introductory programme Fully funded training and qualifications. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience. Enhanced pay bank holidays. Free meals. Senior Support Worker Role Working on a shift based rota with 2 sleeps per week. To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement. Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority. Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols. Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans. To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate. Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour) Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Administer and document medication. Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people. Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 10 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact. Positive behaviour support and physical intervention. Conduct Keywork sessions. Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals. To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will: Be passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. Have an understanding of trauma-informed practice and the resilience to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to children, young people and their families (following training). Be able to use their initiative and make sound decisions when resolving problems. Act as a positive role model, promoting healthy relationships and positive behaviours. Be able to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team to achieve the best outcomes for young people. If you meet the above, please send your CV now and we will be in touch.