Senior Support Worker

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eastbourne seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide tailored support for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves building strong bonds with service users and empowering them to engage in their community. Competitive pay rate up to £19.00 for enhanced hours, alongside flexible working patterns. Benefits include NHS discounts, generous holiday entitlement, flexible patterns, pension contributions, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible Working Patterns

NHS Pension Contributions

Child Care Vouchers

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with learning disabilities or in care settings.
• Ability to attend a 2-day face-to-face training course.
• Experience working in the community with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Build professional bonds with service users.
• Provide tailored support and empower users to engage in their community.
• Help users realize their full potential and live quality lives.

Skills

Experience in care settings

Reliability

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Education

QCF level 3 in Care

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Support Worker in our team, you will work with all 14 of our service users to get to know them and form a strong professional bond. You will be offering a range of support based on individuals' needs as well as helping them to become active members of their local community. You will provide support at set regular times and based on planned activities/routines. Your passion and motivation will come to the fore as you help service users to realise their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life.

About the Role

Are you looking for a job that makes a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to help adults with learning disabilities live their best lives? Look no further than The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We offer long‑term support to a small group of 14 service users and empower them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high‑risk emotional/behavioural difficulties means that we get job satisfaction in abundance. And with flexible shifts and pay enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays, with an hourly rate of up to £ 19.00 for enhanced hours, you'll feel supported and valued in your role. But it's not just about the pay - it's about the impact you'll have. You'll be helping our service users to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve, within their own flat in one of our 2 sites. And with no need for a driver's licence or a car, you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in people's lives.

Required Experience

• Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting
• Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure
• Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face-to-face training course

Desirable Experience

• Experience with additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours
• An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

Location

This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone's throw away from the town centre and the beach, with good bus routes and a 10-minute walk from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafés and restaurants.

Qualifications

• QCF level 3 in Care (or evident experience), Experience working within a health or social care setting
• Experience of working in the community with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Good communication skills. Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

Benefits

• NHS Discounts: Our employees can take advantage of a range of discounts across the NHS, including discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure activities.
• Generous holiday entitlement: Starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Flexible Working Patterns: We understand that you have other responsibilities outside of work, which is why we offer flexible working patterns to help you balance both your personal and professional lives. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
• NHS Pension Contributions: You can rest easy knowing that we're contributing towards your future retirement with one of the most respected pension schemes in the UK.
• Child Care Vouchers: We know how expensive childcare can be, that's why we offer child care vouchers to help our employees with the cost of childcare.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities: We believe in investing in your professional development, which is why we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.
• We believe that our benefits package reflects our commitment to our employees' well‑being and development.