Senior Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

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Job Introduction

New Supported Living Scheme in Battle Opening soon!

Do you want to be part of creating a new team to support adults with a learning disability lead their best life? 

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Support Worker for our new Supported Living Service in Battle, which will provide support to 6 adults.

As a Senior Support Worker you will be motivated to provide excellent care and support by modelling good practice, monitoring performance and direct supervision of the staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of this new scheme, alongside supporting the people living there to make it home.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
• Can ensure staff provide excellent support
• Demonstrate and model good practice
• Maintain day to day safe working practices by ensuring that effective risk assessment and risk management processes are followed.
• Are able to work a shift pattern according to the needs of the service

You will receive excellent training opportunities, a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you.

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.

Interviews will take place in person and will be arranged once we have shortlisted applications.

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.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer an exciting range of staff benefits, from our in-house health and wellbeing services to fantastic discounts and deals from major brands and local businesses, across a range of retailers. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion please contact Stuart Funnell – Service Manager on 07719 005 284 or email Stuart.funnell@eastsussex.gov.uk.

For excellent training and development

Additional Information

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.

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