Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Respite & Emergency

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities at Grangemead in Hailsham. You will support daily activities, promote wellbeing, and foster independence in a warm, secure setting.

Responsibilities include administering medication, personal care, safety checks, moving and handling, and engaging guests in meaningful activities while following individual support plans. This is a permanent, part-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Able to provide support sensitively and with respect.
• Ability to read and follow support plans for guests.
• Ability to record accurate information.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to support with medication administration, personal care, and other health tasks.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and support with personal care.
• Engage guests in enjoyable activities and life skills.
• Support guests with a wide range of support needs, from low to high complexity.
• Assist with PEG feeding and manage behaviours that challenge.
• Perform security checks and maintain cleanliness to ensure safety.
• Contribute to on-site safety and guest welfare.

Skills

Reading support plans

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Personal care

Right to work in UK

Job description

East Sussex County Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities at Grangemead in Hailsham. You will support daily activities, promote wellbeing, and foster independence in a warm, secure setting.

Responsibilities include administering medication, personal care, safety checks, moving and handling, and engaging guests in meaningful activities while following individual support plans. This is a permanent, part-time, on-site role.