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Support Worker, Learning Disability Services Bexhill
Job Reference orbis/TP/1249/44642
Package Description
Job Introduction
For a rewarding and fulfilling role, become part of our great team supporting adults with a learning disability living in their own homes.
This role involves working alongside people on a 1:1 basis offering support with daily living skills, for example, helping an individual to shop, maintain their home, offering emotional support and generally building independence skills.
As part of the working week, and as part of our Learning Disability day services, this role includes supporting a small group of people in the community to participate in health and wellbeing activities on a planned basis.
Working hours are between 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are a range of full and part time hours available.
Experience is not essential as induction and training will be provided. However, if you:
- Have the ability to provide support respectively and sensitively.
- Patience and understanding.
- Work effectively, both within the team and independently
we’d love to hear from you.
The role covers the geographical area of Hastings & Rother, Eastbourne through to Hailsham and the sounding areas. The nominal work base is in Bexhill
There may be occasions when you need to provide support in other part of our county, therefore access to a vehicle for work is essential along with relevant business insurance.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application 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
Interviews will be held in person on Friday 9th May 2025 at Beeching Park, Beeching Road, Bexhill, TN39 3LJ. Interviews will include client involvement, a workplace assessment and meeting with managers of the service.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Change your world and theirs.
#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.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Helen Futcher, Practice Manager at helen.futcher@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
“We Choose East Sussex”
This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.
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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