Relief Support Worker
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 10
- Location
- Wealden
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Casual
- Work pattern
- Casual
- Hours
- Variable
- Job type
- Care - Adults
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/9089/25351
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/9089/25351
- Number of positions
- 10
- Location
- Wealden
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Casual
- Work pattern
- Casual
- Hours
- Variable
- Job type
- Care - Adults
LearningDisability
Do you have the motivation and skills to support people with learning disabilities to live life to the full? Could you help someone to be independent and take part in the things they want to do? We're looking for people who can make a real difference to someone's life, attending to the small and personal details that really matter, every day.
We are looking for relief support workers to cover for staff holidays and sickness, usually with notice but sometimes at short notice, for our services across East Sussex.
These posts are particularly suitable if you want to develop your social care experience and skills with plenty of flexibility - whether that's to study, fit in around family life, another job, returning to work after a break between jobs or just to get a 'foot in the door'. You may be asked to work on a pre-planned basis as well as covering for last minute absences within a service. It's entirely up to you whether you accept shifts.
We welcome applications from people 18+ years with an awareness and understanding of people with a learning disability and vulnerable people with support needs. This may be through life skills, or you may have social care experience. Although experience isn’t needed, an awareness of what good support looks like is beneficial as it’s your core values that interest us most about you. You must be a good communicator, have the ability to work on your own, sometimes in the Community and be able to interact positively and sensitively with people.
Hours of work: Variable per week
Working pattern: Variable
Interview date: To be arranged
Location: Wealden area (Eastbourne - Bexhill)
To apply for this role please follow the “Apply Now” button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Or alternatively, you can complete the attached application form and email through to recruitmentsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk along with the job reference number.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Valerie Marchant, Service Manager on 01323 464400.
Please note if you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for visa applications for this position.
Change your world and theirs
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A Day in the Life of a Support Worker [docx]
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Job Description and Person Specification [doc]
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Application form [docx]
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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
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.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
