Home Care Support Worker
Location: Tudor House, 1 Withdean Court Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6YF
Salary: £28,142 – £28,598 per annum for full‑time work without a relevant qualification (£14.59–£14.82 per hour). With a relevant qualification: £29,064 – £31,022 per annum (£15.06–£16.08 per hour). Enhancements are available for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Contractual hours: 20 per week on a fixed schedule.
About the role
You will be part of a team that supports young people with learning disabilities, helping them to participate fully in daily life and to develop skills that promote independence. Your work will involve:
- Providing intimate personal care where required.
- Meeting the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of the young people and fostering opportunities for play, leisure and learning.
- Performing domestic tasks such as cleaning, shopping and preparing meals.
- Planning, organising and taking part in activities both in-house and in the wider community (e.g., swimming, walking, cinema visits, bowling, shopping).
- Administering medication as required.
- Using communication tools to help young people express themselves.
- Recording observations and maintaining accurate records.
- Building and maintaining relationships with family members, carers and friends.
- Co‑ordinating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each individual.
About you
You will need to:
- Hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to obtain this qualification within two years of starting the job.
- Have an understanding of child development and childcare.
- Possess good written, numeric and organisational skills.
- Be able to work independently, think quickly in challenging situations, and work as part of a team.
- Meet the physical, emotional and mental demands of the role, including the ability to run after a child or apply restrictive interventions when necessary.
You will work a four‑week rolling rota:
- Early shifts: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm (until 11:00 am during term time).
- Late shifts: 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Additional duties: two weekends per month and a sleep‑in duty at least once a month.
Encouraging a diverse workforce
We value the diversity of Brighton & Hove and are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the role is less than 37 hours per week or if it is term‑time only.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
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