Job Introduction Exciting Opportunity: Become a Support Worker at Grangemead Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? At Grangemead, a top-tier respite and emergency service for adults with learning disabilities located in Hailsham, we are looking for passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with en-suite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests' experiences. We offer a fun holiday experience for both long and short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships. Our emergency services accommodate individuals facing challenging life circumstances such as safeguarding issues, homelessness, illness, bereavement, or the end of placement with caregivers. As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively in teams alongside Senior Support Workers, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests. Your responsibilities will include: Administering medication Engaging guests in enjoyable activities Preparing drinks and snacks when needed Assisting with personal care Supporting guests with a range of needs, from low-level support to high and complex requirements, including PEG feeding, managing challenging behaviours, and moving and handling support. This role also entails performing security checks and maintaining cleanliness to uphold Grangemead's high standards, ensuring a safe environment for all guests. We value your unique qualities We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role. We're seeking candidates who are: Enthusiastic and positive Committed to fostering a friendly and supportive atmosphere Hardworking and dedicated Well-organised with time management skills Resilient under pressure Compassionate and caring Our rotas operate on a 6-week rolling schedule, with support workers completing both early shifts from 07:30 to 14:00 and late shifts from 15:00 to 21:30. If you're ready to embark on this fulfilling journey, please complete the application form in full, as incomplete forms will not be considered for shortlisting. Take a moment to review the attached job description and showcase how your skills and experiences align with our needs. For more information or an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Claire Murphy (Team Leader) at 01323 464600. Interviews will be arranged following shortlisting and will take place on-site face to face. Join Grangemead today and be a part of something truly impactful We can't wait to hear from you We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Job Description & Person Specification [docx] 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.