JCR Support Worker

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

East Sussex County Council's Joint Community Rehabilitation service is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help Sue regain independence at home, with tasks from personal care to therapy exercises and emotional support.

Candidates should be able to talk with clients and advocates, work calmly within a team, and have a driving licence with car access. Permanent contracts offer 6–30 hours weekly, with 24–30 hour apprenticeships, pro-rata salaries from £27,709 to £28,153.

Qualifications

• Can converse at ease with people and their advocates.
• Have patience and understanding when providing support.
• Can work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as needed and assist with therapy exercises.
• Offer emotional support to help people regain independence in daily tasks.
• Assist with activities to help clients regain confidence and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Driving licence

Car access

Job description

Job Description
Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service? Can you put a spring back into Sue’s steps? Sue lost confidence after injuring her hip in a fall, but she wanted to be able to walk her dog, Daisy, to the local park again.

We work with people like Sue to achieve the goals that are important to them. This may be walking Daisy to the park, staying well or adjusting to a new routine. The Joint Community Rehabilitation service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help people regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Can converse at ease with people and their advocates.
• Have patience and understanding when providing support.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Have a driving licence and access to a car to meet the travel requirements of the post.

There are permanent contracts available ranging from 6 to 30 hours per week. We also offer 24 - 30 hour Apprenticeships.

The salary is from £27,709 (£14.36 per hour) to £28,153 (£14.59 per hour) per annum pro-rata and mileage is paid at a rate of 55p per mile.

The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these positions.

• Training Leaflet
• High Weald Lewes and Havens Team Map
• Career Pathways Leaflet
• Working for JCR Leaflet
• Support Worker Poster

Vocational training through apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training .

We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including an attractive pension and annual leave package.

'Being a JCR support worker, every day is different. Every client is different. We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day. Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.' Sarah – JCR Support Worker.

This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. If you have been recommended to apply for this role by a friend who is currently an ESCC employee, you may both be eligible for an incentive payment.

About Us

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 above.