Support Worker

EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is looking for a Support Worker in Hastings to provide essential support to residents with varying needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, medication management, and promoting independence. Candidates should exhibit empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills. This positions offers full-time and part-time options with a focus on providing quality care and engaging with the community. Apply early as the role may close when filled.

Qualifications

• Professional and flexible nature to positively impact others.
• Experience in support roles such as Residential Support Worker or Care Assistant may be beneficial.
• Ability to engage with people and contribute to their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Engage clients in activities for their health and wellbeing.
• Deliver excellent care and encourage independence.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Emotional resilience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Capacity to work in a team

Capacity to work independently

Job description

Support Worker

Location : Hastings

Job Type : 2 full time and 1 part time positions available

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £12.21-£12.50

You will be supporting 12 people who live in their own flats and have varying support needs.

There are a wide range of daily duties, from meal prep and cleaning to supporting with medication and personal care. You will also be helping to take part in people's interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. This can range from arts and crafts, nights out at the theatre, shopping trips, holidays and social occasions or whatever their needs may be.

As a Support Worker, you’ll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with the wider community. This is more than just a job – you will be helping the people you support gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

Hours

• Shift patterns can vary widely – from long days to shorter shifts between 7:00am-21:00pm
• Waking night shifts 21:00pm-7:15am
• Sleep in shifts 21:00pm-7:00am
• Staff are required to work at least every other weekend.

Location :

This service is situated in Hastings town centre.

About you

Your professional and flexible nature will allow you to positively impact those you support and the rest of the team around you, allowing you to flourish and develop in this diverse and rewarding role.

You should possess empathy and compassion, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to work both in a team and independently.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship, please only apply if you can work in the UK.

They may close this post early if they receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, they would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Explore their employee benefits, the good practices they've committed to, and their core values by visiting their website.

Our client care about getting to know the real you, what you care about, your experiences, and why you want to work with them. So please make sure your answers reflect who you are. If you have used AI to help with your application / CV, just let them know - It's not a problem! Please remember that giving false information could mean they may have to withdraw your application, as it goes against their values.

You may also have experience in the following : Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Social Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Disability care Mental Health Support worker, Care Assistant, Assisted living support

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