Support Worker at East Sussex County Council

Bexhill-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

21407.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Independence Skills, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Emotional Support, Patience, Understanding, Record Keeping

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life and are you committed to supporting people with a learning disability to get the most out of life? If you enjoy an engaging and people focused working environment then a role as Support Worker at Beeching Park day service, may just be what you are looking for. No previous experience is needed, just a desire to make a difference. You will be vital to our team who provide support to adults with a learning disability within our day service in Bexhill. Your work will have a real and positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service and in return we can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a Support Worker, you will support people with timetabled activities to promote friendships, teach independence skills and involve people in their local community. Our team of Support Workers provide a service to clients from 8.30am to 7pm, four days a week, on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays on a rota basis and you will be able to bring your own skills and interest into the activities the service offers. This role includes supporting groups of people within the service and in the community to participate in learning, health and wellbeing activities on a planned basis. As a Support Worker, within Day Services, you can make a real difference to a person’s day by providing practical assistance to clients by helping them make friends and develop social networks along with tasks such as support when eating or maintaining a standard of personal hygiene. You will also be there to provide emotional support to promote client’s health and mental wellbeing. This role is for 30 hrs per week and so the salary will be paid on a pro rata basis. The actual salary therefore is £21,072 to £21,407 per annum or £13.50 to £13.72 per hour. We are looking for candidates who: Can converse and are at ease with clients and their advocates Can work effectively, both within the team and independently Will support with personal care, medication administration, and other health related tasks Have Level 1 in Maths and English or ability to pass assessment as part of the selection process Within your application and at interview, you will be able to confidently demonstrate: How you provide support respectively and sensitively. Have patience and understanding when providing support. How you record information accurately Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 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 Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to answer 5 questions for your application. We will be using your answers to the questions to shortlist so 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 For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 26 February 2026 at Beeching Park, Beeching Road, Bexhill, TN39 3LJ. Interviews will include client involvement, a workplace assessment and meeting with managers of the service. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Please contact Mark Rix - mark.rix@eastsussex.gov.uk or 01424 726770 if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role. The most rewarding part of this role is being part of making a difference to the life of a person with a learning disability. Where you can see how people grow and develop and achieve their full potential. Change your world and theirs We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Choose East Sussex! 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. 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 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 Support Worker, you will support adults with learning disabilities in timetabled activities to promote friendships and teach independence skills. You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to enhance clients' health and wellbeing.