Senior Support Worker (Internal) at East Sussex County Council

Hailsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

31074.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Positive Attitude, Care Provision, Support Monitoring, Direct Supervision, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Shift Work, Modeling Good Practice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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 Supported Living Service in The Martins, Hailsham. This is a 12 month secondment opportunity. 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 a dynamic team, 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. To apply, upload your expression of interest. Please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please see the job description and person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mzyz/~edisp/ucmfa08363041.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. To be eligible to apply for a secondment, you must have the agreement of your current line manager and have successfully completed your 12 month probationary period with ESCC. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Kayleigh Curd, Service Manager, on Kayleigh.Curd@eastsussex.gov.uk [Kayleigh.Curd@eastsussex.gov.uk] to request a MS teams call or phone call. Interviews will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Support Worker, the role involves providing excellent care and support by modeling good practice, monitoring staff performance, and providing direct supervision to the team. The individual will also be instrumental in supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead their best lives within the Supported Living Service.