Senior Support worker

at  Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

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Are you looking for a job that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to help adults with learning disabilities live their best lives?
Look no further than The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer long-term support to a small group of 14 service users and empower them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high-risk emotional/behavioural difficulties means that we get job satisfaction in abundance.
And with flexible shifts and pay enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays, with an hourly rate of between £11.67- £ 19.00 for enhanced hours, you’ll feel supported and valued in your role. But it’s not just about the pay - it’s about the impact you’ll have. You’ll be helping our service users to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve, within their own flat in one of our 2 sites. And with no need for a driver’s license or a car, you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in people’s lives.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and join our team!
As a Senior Support Worker in our team, you will work with all 14 of our service users to get to know them and form a strong professional bond. You will be offering a range of support based on individuals’ needs as well as helping them to become active members of their local community.
You will provide support at set regular times and based on planned activities/routines. Your passion and motivation will come to the fore as you help service users to realise their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life.
NHS Discounts : Our employees can take advantage of a range of discounts across the NHS, including discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure activities.
Generous holiday entitlement : Starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays.
Flexible Working Patterns : We understand that you have other responsibilities outside of work, which is why we offer flexible working patterns to help you balance both your personal and professional lives. If it works for you and works for the role, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
NHS Pension Contributions : You can rest easy knowing that we’re contributing towards your future retirement with one of the most respected pension schemes in the UK.
Child Care Vouchers : We know how expensive childcare can be, that’s why we offer child care vouchers to help our employees with the cost of childcare.
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities : We believe in investing in your professional development, which is why we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.
We believe that our benefits package reflects our commitment to our employees’ well-being and development, and we are proud to offer a range of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

REQUIREMENTS

For you to be a successful Senior Support Worker in our PDCA team, you will be:
Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting
Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure
Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face-to-face training course

IT IS ALSO DESIRABLE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

Experience with additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours
An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model
This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone’s throw away from the town centre and the beach, with good bus routes and a 10-minute walk from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafés and restaurants.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Kim Allen – PDCA Team Leader: kim.allen@spft.nhs.uk / 0300 304 077

Please refer the Job description for details