We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high-quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work‑life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part‑time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job overview
Will you thrive in a role where you can support adults with learning disabilities to live a fulfilling and meaningful life? The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust does just that. We provide care and support to adults (18+) with learning disabilities/autism in their own homes. We offer long‑term support to a small group of 14 service users and encourage them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high‑risk emotional/behavioural difficulties gives us job satisfaction in abundance, as we empower them to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve. We are a 24‑hour service and offer flexible shifts with pay enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays, plus the opportunity to pick up extra bank shifts and enhanced hours.
As a Senior Support Worker in our team, you will work with all 14 of our service users to get to know them and form a strong professional bond. You will be offering a range of support based on individual needs as well as helping them to become an active member in their local community. You will provide support at set regular times and based around planned activities/routines. Your passion and motivation will come to the fore as you help service users to realise their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership is a mental health trust that places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
Qualifications
* Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting
* Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure
* Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face‑to‑face training course
It is also desirable for you to have:
* Experience of additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours
* An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model
Benefits
* Access to a host of discount schemes including reductions on fuel, high‑street and online purchases, as well as Blue Light Card advantages!
* Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
* Excellent NHS Pension
* Discounted gym memberships
* A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
* Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
* Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
Location & Employment
This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone’s throw away from the town centre, the beach, with good bus routes and 10 minutes from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafés and restaurants.
We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health‑related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home‑working, part‑time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
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