Senior Support Worker at East Sussex County Council

Hailsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Positive Attitude, Excellent Support, Good Practice, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Shift Work

Industry

Government Administration

Description

New supported living scheme in Hailsham, opening soon! Do you want to be part of creating a new team to support adults with a learning disability lead their best life? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our new Supported Living Service in Hailsham, which will provide support to 7 adults. As a Senior Support Worker you will be motivated to provide excellent care and support by modelling good practice, monitoring performance and direct supervision of the staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of this new scheme, alongside supporting the people living there to make it home. We are looking for someone who can: Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities Can ensure staff provide excellent support Demonstrate and model good practice Maintain day to day safe working practices by ensuring that effective risk assessment and risk management processes are followed Are able to work a shift pattern according to the needs of the service You will receive excellent training opportunities, a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you. If you would like to apply for this role please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how you meet all the criteria in the person specification of the job description and reflecting on any relevant work / life experiences, education or personal interests in your examples. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place in person week commencing 3rd November or 10th November and will be arranged once we have shortlisted applications. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Support work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into careers. How often are you able to support another human being to live life to the full? In this job you can every day. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer an diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. #Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion please contact Kayleigh Curd – Acting Service Manager on 01273 336580 or email Kayleigh.Curd@eastsussex.gov.uk For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex. "I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I’ve had great managers. They are always there even when you’re working from home. They always push you to do their best. We’re like one big family.", Abbie, Training Events Organiser

Responsibilities

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide excellent care and support by modeling good practice and supervising staff. You will also help develop the new supported living scheme while ensuring the residents feel at home.