Tozer House (Residential Service) is looking for two part-time Senior Support Workers to help the people we care for live the lives they want to lead. Find out more below...
About the job
Annual Salary: £23,049 - £25,039 (27 hrs role) £25,610 - £27,822 (30 hrs role)
Working Pattern: Part Time (27 hours or 30 hours per week) shifts on a 4-weekly rota
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Tozer House, Chichester
About You
To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will:
* Be passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.
* Work towards empowering people to live the life they choose.
* Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for; it can be anything from photography to poetry, or gardening to drama. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.
* Support people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.
* Be a good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.
* Ensure people have opportunities to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
* Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.
Reward and Benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
* Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.
* Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, plus employer contribution
* Eligible to apply for a Blue light card
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)
* Please refer to the job description for the Key Skills for this role.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.
* Lead Adult Care Worker - Level 3 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification there is a requirement for you to begin within the first 6 months of starting in role.
* Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar community/health-based service.
* Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in specialist area such as safeguarding adults, health and safety.
* Post holder will hold a UK full driving license - desirable but not essential.
How to Apply
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.
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