Support Worker, Learning Disability Services Eastbourne
Job description
Job Introduction Do you have the motivation and skills to support people with learning disabilities to live life to the full? Could you help someone to be independent and take part in the things they want to do? We're looking for people who can make a real difference to someone's life, attending to the small and personal details that really matter, each day, every day. We have vacancies in our respite services in Bexhill and Hailsham, Day services in Bexhill, Eastbourne, Lewes and Crowborough and our Supported Living and Community Support Services across the county. We offer a range of hours to fit in with family life. Whether you are looking for waking nights, shifts or weekends only, we will try to accommodate your preferences. We pride ourselves on flexibility. We welcome applications from students 18+ years, people with life skills or with social care experience. You must be a good communicator, have the ability to work on your own sometimes in the community and be able to interact positively and sensitively with people. Your core values are what interests us about you the most. We support you to learn the necessary skills as you will receive excellent training opportunities, a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you. For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Booker, Operations Manager on 01323 464470 Change your world and theirs Please ensure you complete the application form in its entirety, including opening the job description and listing the criteria you meet, otherwise your application may not be considered when short listing. Interviews will take place in-person and the interview date will be confirmed once we have considered your application. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Please note if you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for visa applications for this position. 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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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. 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. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company Information 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. Package Description
