Support Worker

Transforming Support Sussex; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 annual bonus

28 days’ annual leave

Fully funded enhanced DBS check

Rolling two week rota

Full training and ongoing development

Support from management

Job summary

Transforming Support Sussex is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and complex needs live more independently at Harvest Rise, Littlehampton. You will build trusted relationships and support daily living, promoting dignity and choice.

The role is full-time, permanent with a rolling two-week rota, and requires at least six months’ care or support experience. A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus and generous leave are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Six months’ care or support experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults with learning disabilities or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support reflecting each individual's needs, preferences and goals.
• Assist with daily living and promote independence.
• Support access to local community, appointments and social activities.
• Assist with health needs and medications per procedures.
• Maintain tenancy, finances and household responsibilities as required.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and professionals.
• Encourage confidence, independence and safe risk-taking.
• Maintain accurate support records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures.

Skills

Care experience

Job description

Help someone build a more independent life

Support Worker

Location: Harvest Rise, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4TA

Salary: £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum

Contract: Full time, permanent

Working pattern: Rolling two week rota

Experience: Minimum six months’ care or support experience

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can help people live with greater independence, choice and confidence?

Transforming Support Sussex is looking for Support Workers to join its supported living team at Harvest Rise in Littlehampton, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will build trusted relationships, support everyday living and help each person achieve what matters to them. From helping someone develop a new skill to supporting activities in the local community, your contribution can make a lasting difference.

These are full time, permanent positions, and we welcome applications from both men and women.

Benefits include: A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus, 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK.

The focus is on helping each individual retain as much control over their life as possible, with support that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

What you’ll be doing

You will provide consistent, person centred support that reflects each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.

Your responsibilitieswill include:

• Supporting individuals with everyday living and maintaining their independence.


• Helping people make choices about their daily routines, activities and lifestyle.


• Supporting access to the local community, appointments and social activities.


• Providing support with health needs and medication in line with agreed procedures.


• Helping individuals manage their tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required.


• Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals.


• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive risk taking in line with support plans.


• Maintaining accurate support records and completing required documentation.


• Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures.


• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent support.

About you

You will need at least six months’ previous care or support experience and a commitment to person centred support.

We are looking for people who:

• Promote independence, dignity and choice.


• Bring a calm, respectful, reliable and responsible approach.


• Have good verbal and written communication skills.


• Work effectively as part of a team.


• Feel confident supporting adults with individual and complex needs.


• Maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans.


• Can work the required rolling two week rota.


• Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.


• Previous experience in supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be particularly useful.

You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

What you’ll get

• £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum.


• A full time, permanent position.


• Discretionary £1,000 annual bonus.


• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.


• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.


• A predictable rolling two week rota.


• Full training and ongoing development.


• Support from an experienced management team.


• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see the difference your support makes.