Support Worker, Learning Disability Services
Could you support someone who needs help to live their best life?
We are recruiting Support Workers who can encourage and enable adults with a learning disability providing practical and compassionate support in all areas of daily living.
Experience in care is not necessary- you just need to have the right values and a passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence.
Our supported living service in Crowborough has four separate living areas where dedicated teams provide support to between three and four people.
Your role may include supporting people out in the community, working alongside people to maintain and learn new skills, supporting with activities and providing personal care. A full training program is available to support you in your role - including medication, health and safety, Safeguarding and manual handling training. The opportunity to undertake the Care Certificate is also available.
We are looking for candidates who:
* Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills
* Are self-motivated
* Are physically able to carry out all tasks as required
* Are committed to providing excellent support
* Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
* Have an ethos of working together
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 the service in-person and will include a short-written question to answer. Dates are to be arranged.
Please note: If you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for visa applications for this position.
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.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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.
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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