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.
We are looking for candidates who: Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities Have effective communication and organisational skills Are self-motivated 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 Have an ethos of working together
If you would like to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification of the job description and reflecting on any relevant work / life experiences, education or personal interests.
Alternatively If you wish to complete an offline application, please can you send the completed form (which is attached to this advert) to recruitmentsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
Interviews will take place in-person at The Ferns, in Crowborough and will include a short written question to answer. Dates are to be arranged.
Please note :
If you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for visa applications for this position.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Funnell, Service Manager, at stuart.funnell@eastsussex.gov.uk
#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.
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Additional Information
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. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.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 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.
Reasonable adjustments
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.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.