Support Worker

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Induction and supervision

Pro rata salary for part-time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council at Grangemead in Hailsham is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in a respite and emergency setting. Duties include medication administration, implementing care plans, and enabling guests to enjoy activities that promote independence and social engagement.

The role requires sensitivity, teamwork, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow support plans for guests
• Ability to record accurate information
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Support with medication administration and personal care where required

Responsibilities

• Administer medication as directed
• Engage guests in activities to support wellbeing
• Provide moving and handling assistance as needed
• Support guests with a range of support needs from low to high and complex requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the environment

Skills

Empathy

Follow care plans

Record keeping

Team work

Medication assistance

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others?

At Grangemead, a top-tier respite and emergency service for adults with learning disabilities located in Hailsham, we are looking for a passionate support workers to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with ensuite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences.

We offer a fun holiday experience for both long and short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships. Our emergency services accommodate individuals facing challenging life circumstances such as safeguarding issues, homelessness, illness, bereavement, or the end of placement with caregivers.

As a support worker, your responsibilities will include a range of tasks from administering medication to engaging guests in enjoyable activities, You will also support guests with a wide range of support needs, from low-level support to high and complex requirements, including PEG feeding, managing behaviours that challenge, and providing moving and handling support.

This role also entails performing security checks and maintaining cleanliness to uphold Grangemead’s high standards, ensuring a safe environment for all guests.

We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role.

We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Skills

• Able to provide support sensitively and respectively
• 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 related tasks.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Our rotas operate on a 6-week rolling schedule, with Support Workers completing both early shifts from 07:30 to 14:00 and late shifts from 15:00 to 21:30, please note this includes working 2 in every 3 weekends.

See Example Of Rota Below

Monday: 07:30 - 14:00

Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: 15:00 - 21:30

Friday: 07:30 - 14:00

Saturday: 14:30 - 21:30

Sunday: 07:30 - 15:00

Support work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being to live life to the full? In this job you can every day.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Murphy - Team Leader [e-mail] or Kez Hubberstey-Barnes [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex.

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.