Support Worker - Hobbs

West Sussex County Council; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council's Hobbs Field in Horsham is hiring two Support Workers for a full-time permanent role. You will support residents with daily living, promote independence, and help with activities and health needs in a registered care home.

The role requires good listening, respect, dignity and the ability to co-produce care with people. 37 hours per week; salary £25,614–£26,016; enhanced DBS likely.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills to record and document activities.
• Experience in a care setting with people who have disabilities or are vulnerable is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live the life they choose and maintain their health.
• Co-produce care and involve people in decisions about their support.
• Foster independence and social connections for residents.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high quality care and support.

Skills

Interpret information

Communication

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 2/Diploma in Care

Job description

About the job

Our team at Hobbs Field focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of the people we support. We're looking for two Support Workers to join our wonderful team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £25,614 to £26,016 annual salary, hourly rate: £13.28-£13.48 / depending on experience

Contract Length: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham

About Hobbs Field

Hobbs Field is a registered residential care home providing care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability.
The Hobbs Field staff team are working to produce new opportunities for people both within the service and through our links with local community groups and volunteers.
We support people to live the lives they want with a focus on "Active Support" to increase people's independent living skills.

About you

To become a Support Worker with us you will be:

• Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.
• Empowering people to live the life they choose.
• Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.
• A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.
• Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
• Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
• Support people to maintain their health.

If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description.

Key skills & Qualifications and experience

Key Skills

• 1. Ability to interpret information, such as service complaints, and then redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.
• 2. Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide clear and concise advice and guidance to a range of people.
• 3. Ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.
• 4. Ability to build relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• 5. Ability to work as part of a team completing shared tasks in order to deliver a service to others.

Qualifications and experience

• * Basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.
• * Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.
• * Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.
• * Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable
• * NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable
• * Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable
• * Previous experience of running group activities - Desirable

Reward and benefits

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE06555.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ian Storey, Registered Manager

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.