Senior Carer

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced and confident Senior Care & Support Workers to work across East Sussex. Applicants can apply for either of the following paths depending on their experience and preference :

• Senior Healthcare Assistant – adult nursing & residential homes
• Senior Residential Support Worker – children’s residential homes

Both roles involve leading shifts, supporting teams, and delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to individuals with a variety of needs. You’ll work flexibly across services, providing stability, compassion, and professional support in every setting.

• Lead and support staff teams during shifts
• Deliver person-centred or trauma‑informed care tailored to individual needs
• Support individuals with complex needs, dementia, emotional / behavioural needs, or challenging situations
• Provide daily living support (adults) or therapeutic, nurturing care (children)
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents or young people
• Use de‑escalation or behaviour support strategies when required
• Complete accurate care notes, observations, incident reports, and handovers
• Support care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans
• Ensure safeguarding and safety procedures are always followed
• Promote dignity, independence, and positive outcomes

Applicants must meet the criteria for at least one of the following paths :

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Senior HCA
• Experience with personal care, mobility support, and daily living tasks

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Minimum 6 months experience in a children’s residential setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma‑informed practice

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care
• Medication training
• Behaviour management or de‑escalation training
• Experience with complex needs, dementia, EBD, or trauma

• Competitive pay rates + Bank Holiday enhancements
• Full-time or part-time flexible shifts (days / nights / weekends)
• Consistent work across services in East Sussex
• Supportive agency team who value your skills
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you make a real difference every day