Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time, Includes evenings & weekends on a rota basis for which 2 additional increments are given.

Hourly rate = 9.39 to 9.95 per hour

Closing date: Sunday 04 June 2017

If you would like to find out more about the service, would like a paper application form sent to you or for an informal discussion, please call Gemma Wanstall, Service Manager or Melise Butcher, Deputy Service Manager

About the Role

Would you like to make a difference to a person’s life?

Are you looking for something different but worried you don’t have the right skills?

Whether you have previously worked with people with Learning Disabilities or you are looking for a complete change of career, we believe that everyone has something to offer the people we support. Life skills, the right attitude and a genuine desire to help people to live fulfilling lives are the most important characteristics of a Support Worker.

Your core values are what interests us about you most. We can support you to learn the necessary skills as you will receive excellent training opportunities and support through induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you.

The role will be full of variety. No two days will be the same in this rewarding role.

As a Support Worker you will be part of a team of support workers providing responsive support to help people with a learning disability to pursue their chosen lifestyle and connect with their community.

 The posts are for 37 hours per week however job shares can be available.

We are also seeking Relief Support Workers. If you are interested in working when it suits you, please contact us.

Change your world and theirs.

We are recruiting to an exciting new service in Crowborough for adults with learning disabilities. The service will include accommodation based and day services moving to an extensively refurbished new building in the summer of 2017 called Hookstead,

For the accommodation based service you should be happy to work a shift rota system that includes weekends. A full driving licence is an advantage although not essential.

To find out more please come along to our recruitment information event on Tuesday 02 May at Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE. Between 9.30am to 12.30pm. Just drop in

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). 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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.