Job Description
Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life and are you committed to supporting people with a learning disability to get the most out of life? If so, apply now!
No previous experience is needed, just a desire to make a difference.
You will be vital to our team who provide support to adults with a learning disability within our day service in Crowborough. Your work will have a real and positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service and in return we can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career.
As a Support Worker, you will support people with timetabled activities to promote friendships, teach independence skills and involve people in their local community. You will provide practical assistance to clients by helping them make friends and develop social networks, support when eating, maintain a standard of personal hygiene and provide emotional support to promote client health and mental wellbeing.
The full‑time salary for this role is 25,989 to 26,403 per annum (~13.50 to 13.72 per hour). This role is for 37 hours per week, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (the service is closed on Wednesdays). Working days include two long days of 8:30 am to 7 pm and two standard days (either 8:30 am to 4 pm or 11:30 am to 7 pm) on a rota basis.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Can converse and are at ease with clients and their advocates.
- Can work effectively, both within the team and independently.
- Will support with personal care, medication administration, and other health‑related tasks.
- Has an RQF Level 1 in Maths and English or the ability to pass assessment as part of the selection process.
This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme.
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. 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.
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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
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 provided.
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