Support Worker at East Sussex County Council

Hailsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

27254.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Personal Care, Behavior Management, PEG Feeding, Moving And Handling, Support Planning, Teamwork, Record Keeping, Sensitive Communication, Security Checks

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, apply now! At Grangemead, a top-tier respite and emergency service for adults with learning disabilities located in Hailsham, we are looking for a passionate support workers to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully furnished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with ensuite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences. We offer a fun holiday experience for both long and short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships. Our emergency services accommodate individuals facing challenging life circumstances such as safeguarding issues, homelessness, illness, bereavement, or the end of placement with caregivers. As a support worker, your responsibilities will include a range of tasks from administering medication to engaging guests in enjoyable activities, You will also support guests with a wide range of support needs, from low-level support to high and complex requirements, including PEG feeding, managing behaviours that challenge, and providing moving and handling support. This role also entails performing security checks and maintaining cleanliness to uphold Grangemeads high standards, ensuring a safe environment for all guests. We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role. We are seeking candidates with the following skills: * Able to provide support sensitively and respectively * Ability to read and follow support plans for guests * Ability to record accurate information * Able to work in a team and independently * Ability to support with medication administration, personal care, and other health related tasks. Our rotas operate on a 6-week rolling schedule, with Support Workers completing both early shifts from 07:30 to 14:00 and late shifts from 15:00 to 21:30, please note this includes working 2 in every 3 weekends. See example of rota below: MonTueWedThurFriSatSun07.30 - 14.00OFFOFF15.00 - 21.3007.30 - 14.0014.30 - 21.3007.30 - 15.00 To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to answer 5 questions for your application and upload your CV with a Supporting Statement addressing 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 [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Please view the https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta3/ndu2/~edisp/ucmfa07456462.docxjob description & person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mdgw/~edisp/ucmfa09080970.docx] for more information. Interviews will be held week commencing 15th June. They will be in person at Grangemead as guest involvement is a crucial part of our recruitment process. 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. Support work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being to live life to the full? In this job you can every day. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here/benefits]. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Murphy - Team Leader claire.murphy@eastsussex.gov.uk [claire.murphy@eastsussex.gov.uk] or Kez Hubberstey-Barnes keri.hubberstey-barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk [keri.hubberstey-barnes@eastsussex.gov.uk] to request a MS teams call or phone call. For a team that supports you, 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 [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

Provide comprehensive support to adults with learning disabilities, including administering medication and assisting with complex health needs like PEG feeding. Maintain a safe, clean environment and engage guests in activities to promote independence and life skills.