Support Worker - Tozer House, 21 hours

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a part-time Support Worker to help residents at Tozer House, Chichester. The role involves enabling people to pursue their chosen activities and maintain health, while providing compassionate care and community engagement.

You will work in a team, communicate clearly, and ensure care is co-produced with the people supported and their families.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy to record activities and entries.
• Understanding of rights and needs of people supported.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
• Desirable: NVQ2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live the life they choose and maintain health.
• Help with activities and community involvement.
• Work as part of a team to deliver care and support.
• Record activities in provider plans and communicate changes.

Skills

Passionate about helping people

Empowering people

Supportive teamwork

Active listening

Respect and dignity

Co-produce care

Social inclusion

Education

NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent

Basic literacy and numeracy

Health and Safety awareness

First Aid & Fire procedure knowledge

Desirable: care experience with vulnerable adults

Job description

About Us

Our team at Tozer House Residential home we’re looking for a Support Worker to join us on a part time basis, to help the people we care for live the lives they want to lead.

The people we support are involved in a range of activities in their local community that keep everyone connected with the neighbourhood.

Activities include:

• Voluntary work with the Chichester Canal Trust
• Volunteering at the Cinnamon Trust with dog
• Taking part in educational talks at Chichester College and the county’s schools
• Joining the Community Art Project at Pallant House
• Volunteering at Crimsham Farm

People’s choices are respected in every aspect of their lives, and the recruitment of new staff is an important part of that choice. People’s Panels are arranged at the interview stage to ensure that the people we support help us ensure that the right people join our team.

About The Job

Salary: £13.28 - £13.48 per hour (plus enhancements)

Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts)

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week (shifts on a 4 week rota)

Contract Length: Permanent

Location: Tozer House, Chichester

What you need to succeed

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.

Key Skills:

• You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.
• Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.

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

Rewards 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. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

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

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE06493.

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.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.