Support Worker

Are you interested in people and can support someone who needs help to live their best lives? If so, we have the job for you!

We are looking for x 4 Support Workers across two of our Supported Living services in Hailsham and Ringmer, with hours varying from 15hrs-37hrs. 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.

Shift hours will be between 7.30am-10pm with weekend working.

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 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 to answer 5 questions for your application. We will be using your answers to the questions to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person 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 2 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 Kay to request a MS teams call or phone call.

"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.

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