Could you support someone who needs help to live their best life?
We are recruiting Support Workers who can encourage and enable adults with a learning disability providing practical and compassionate support in all areas of daily living.
Experience in care is not necessary- you just need to have the right values and a passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence.
Our supported living service in Crowborough has four separate living areas where dedicated teams provide support to between three and four people.
Your role may include supporting people out in the community, working alongside people to maintain and learn new skills, supporting with activities and providing personal care. A full training program is available to support you in your role - including medication, health and safety, Safeguarding and manual handling training. The opportunity to undertake the Care Certificate is also available.
Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
Are able to meet the physical requirements to complete the role for example administer CPR and manual handling
Are committed to providing excellent support
Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
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? We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. For an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Funnell, Service Manager, at stuart.Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship
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.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. uk disclosure and barring service. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
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.
We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.