Support Worker, Learning Disability Services
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 4
- Location
- Battle
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 14/07/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Care - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1100/41453
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1100/41453
- Number of positions
- 4
- Location
- Battle
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 14/07/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Care - Adults
Do you want to be part of a new team? Are you interested in people? Do you want to make a difference to change someone's world and yours? Can you support someone who needs help to live their best life?
Our community support service supports adults with a learning disability living in their own homes or in our supported living schemes. While the service covers the whole of the county the main areas you will be working are Battle, Bexhill and Hastings. Miles incurred for business travel can be reclaimed at 45 pence per mile.
Your role will involve working alongside clients to help them achieve new daily living skills to enable them to realise their potential, live life to the full and build independence skills. The role is varied, no two days will be the same.
We provide a countywide service so access to a vehicle for work is essential.
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
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 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 throughout your time with us.
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.
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.
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 and will be arranged once we have shortlisted application.
There’s an exciting range of staff benefits too, from our in-house health and wellbeing services to fantastic discounts and deals from major brands and local businesses, across a range retailers. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Rutherford - Service Manager on 01273 336 580.
You can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting our recruitment pages.
For work that makes a difference
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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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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.
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.
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.
