Senior Support Worker - Adults Residential

Senior Residential Support Worker – 2 Month Contract Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham Rate: £21.38 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary (2 Months) Hours: 37 Hours per Week Working Pattern: Shift rota covering Monday to Sunday (to be discussed at interview) Pay: Bi-weekly Essential Requirements Requirements: Experience in residential care, supported living, or social care environments.

Experience supporting adults with mental health, physical health, or complex support needs. Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to support and motivate service users to achieve positive outcomes. --- Job Description Summary This role involves a 2-month contract within a Residential Service, focusing on supporting adults with mental and physical support needs to enhance their independence and daily living skills.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the service, assist the Manager with operational tasks, and deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care that fosters independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. You will also collaborate with colleagues to implement person-centred care plans, encouraging service users to achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities

Service User Support Provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting. Promote independence and encourage service users to achieve agreed outcomes. Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation. Assist service users in developing and maintaining life skills.

Residential Service Delivery Support the Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service. Take responsibility for designated areas of work within the service. Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive living environment. Ensure care delivery aligns with care plans and organisational procedures. Outcome-Based Care Support service users to achieve their outcome-focused care objectives.

Monitor and record progress against support plans. Encourage choice, dignity, independence, and inclusion. Promote positive risk-taking where appropriate. Staff Support & Team Working Support colleagues in delivering high-quality care services. Collaborate with the wider care team and external professionals. Contribute to handovers, team meetings, and service reviews.

Share information appropriately to maintain continuity of care. Safeguarding & Welfare Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of vulnerable adults. Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with procedures. Ensure the safety of service users, visitors, and colleagues. Respond appropriately to challenging situations.

Record Keeping & Reporting Maintain accurate records and documentation. Complete daily notes, incident reports, and care records. Ensure all records meet service standards and regulatory requirements. Community Access & Activities Support individuals to access community activities and services. Escort service users to appointments, activities, and holidays.

Promote social interaction and community engagement. Working Environment Residential care setting supporting adults with mental and physical support needs. Shift-based rota covering Monday to Sunday. Evening, weekend, and sleep-in duties required. Regular interaction with vulnerable adults who may occasionally present distressed, challenging, or complex behaviours.

Team-based environment focused on delivering person-centred care. --- Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or significant relevant residential care experience. Desirable Leadership or supervisory training. Safeguarding Adults training. Medication administration training.

Knowledge Essential Understanding of person-centred and outcome-based care. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and care standards. Understanding of supporting individuals with physical and mental health needs. Awareness of equality, diversity, dignity, and inclusion principles. Experience Essential Experience in residential care, supported living, or social care settings.

Experience supporting adults with mental health and/or physical support needs. Experience implementing care plans and support plans. Experience maintaining accurate records and reports. Desirable Previous local authority or adult social care experience. Experience supporting staff or taking lead responsibility within a service.

Experience working with complex behaviours or challenging situations. Skills & Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships with service users. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Good observation, recording, and reporting skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Additional Information This is a 2-month temporary contract. Rate: £21.38 per hour (Umbrella). Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham. 37 hours per week. Shift rota covering Monday to Sunday. Sleep-in duties required on a rota basis.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and support holidays where required. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis. Previous residential care or adult social care experience is highly desirable.