Support Worker - Weekend Working at East Sussex County Council

Crowborough, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Positive Attitude, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Self-Motivated, Excellent Support, Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

If you are interested in people and can support someone who needs help to live their best lives, we have the job for you! We are a Supported Living service in Crowborough and want dedicated people to join us. We are looking for x3 Support Workers to work at weekends, working 15 hrs per week. Your role will involve working alongside adults with a learning disability to help them to realise their potential, live life to the full, build independent skills and live their best life. The role is varied, no two days will be the same. Support Workers provide whole life support - this could be supporting an individual with personal care or attending a medical appointment, helping them budget plan and food shop or support an individual to learn to undertake their own domestic tasks or attend a recreational activity or interest or being in their home with them so they are safe. Weekend shift patterns will be either 07.30-1500, 14:30-22:00 or 09:30-17:00. Worried that you don’t have the right skills? Our aim is to build a team where your uniqueness will enhance the service people receive. Whether you have previous experience in the field or you are new to working with people with a learning disability, your life skills, great attitude and desire to support people to lead fulfilling lives is why we want to hear from you. We are passionate about our staff, which is why we’ll do everything we can to help you to develop both personally and professionally through your time with us. We are looking for candidates who: Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities Have communication and organisational skills, Are self-motivated Are committed to providing excellent support. Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role Have an ethos of working together Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statements to shortlist, so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the personal 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 week commencing 2nd March once the shortlisting has taken place. If you are unavailable on the day invited, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Never before has our work been so important to the people that rely on us being there. Come and join us and make a difference. Change your world and theirs. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we provide a thorough induction and on-going support along with excellent training opportunities to help you reach your career goals. 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. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Kayleigh Curd, Deputy Service Manager, by email, Kayleigh.curd@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call. For work that makes a difference choose East Sussex. “I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference.” Joe, Information Analyst. 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

Support Workers assist adults with learning disabilities in various aspects of daily living, including personal care, budgeting, and recreational activities. The role is dynamic, with no two days being the same, and focuses on helping individuals achieve independence and fulfillment.