Tozer House (Residential Service) is looking for a part-time Senior Support Worker to help the people we care for live the lives they want to lead. Find out more below...
About the job
Annual Salary: £25,610 - £27,822
Working Pattern: Part Time (30 hours per week) shifts on a 4-weekly rota
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Tozer House, Chichester
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 can spark excitement with the people we care for; it can be anything at all from photography to poetry, or gardening to drama.
* 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.
About Tozer House
The people we support are involved in a range of activities in their local community that keep everyone connected with the neighbourhood.
Activities include:
* Voluntary work with the Chichester Canal Trust
* Volunteering at the Cinnamon Trust with dogs
* Taking part in educational talks at Chichester College and the county's schools
* Joining the Community Art Project at Pallant House
* Volunteering at Crimsham Farm
People's choices are respected in every aspect of their lives, and the recruitment of new staff is an important part of that choice. People's Panels are arranged at the interview stage to ensure that the people we support help us ensure that the right people join our team.
Reward and 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 GCSEs 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 the role.
* Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar community/health-based service.
* Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures, and policies in specialist areas such as safeguarding adults and 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 it 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.
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