Senior Support Officer
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Horsham, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BBS Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBS/Horsham |
Summary
BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency specializing in transport, logistics, social care, and public sector roles. We work with a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker to work in an Adults Residential setting for our client in Horsham, West Sussex.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Senior Support Worker:
• Provide outcome-based care and assist service users in maintaining or improving their skills for daily living.
• Support the Manager in the day-to-day management of the residential service, assuming responsibility for designated areas of work.
• Support staff in encouraging service users to achieve their care objectives and promote independence.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required.
• Participate in sleep-in on-call shifts on a rota basis.
• Escort service users on holiday when required.
• Develop and maintain caring relationships with service users who have mental and physical health needs.
• Manage situations involving service users who may be abusive, aggressive, or distressed.
• Regularly communicate in English with service users and the public.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Requirements of a Senior Support Worker:
• No formal social work qualification required.
• Relevant experience in residential care, adult services, or social care is highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and handle potentially challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills, especially in English.
• Experience working with adults with mental and physical health needs.
Please apply with your CV if you have relevant experience in residential care or social care.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker to work in an Adults Residential setting for our client in Horsham, West Sussex.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Senior Support Worker:
• Provide outcome-based care and assist service users in maintaining or improving their skills for daily living.
• Support the Manager in the day-to-day management of the residential service, assuming responsibility for designated areas of work.
• Support staff in encouraging service users to achieve their care objectives and promote independence.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required.
• Participate in sleep-in on-call shifts on a rota basis.
• Escort service users on holiday when required.
• Develop and maintain caring relationships with service users who have mental and physical health needs.
• Manage situations involving service users who may be abusive, aggressive, or distressed.
• Regularly communicate in English with service users and the public.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Requirements of a Senior Support Worker:
• No formal social work qualification required.
• Relevant experience in residential care, adult services, or social care is highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and handle potentially challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills, especially in English.
• Experience working with adults with mental and physical health needs.
Please apply with your CV if you have relevant experience in residential care or social care.