East Sussex County Council
Job title:
Apprentice Support Worker, JCR
Company
East Sussex County Council
Job description
Job introduction
About the role
Can you make the move to work at the heart of care?
Can you join the many staff who have already changed careers and made the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service.
All you need is a caring heart and a passion to help others, we will teach you everything else you need to know to succeed in this rewarding role.
‘Support work is to encourage the person to be independent. It’s about recognising what their needs are and helping them to achieve their goals.’ Peter – Support Worker
The Joint Community Rehabilitation service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to become Apprentice Support Workers.
Being a Support Worker is a rewarding and key role, helping older adults who have had an illness or injury to regain their independence at home.
During your apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced staff delivering high quality care.
Your role will be varied and will include:
- visiting clients in their homes
- teaching clients new skills to help regain independence
- making clients comfortable
- talking and listening to clients
- support with meal preparations
- provide assistance/support with personal care
We will support you all the way during your apprenticeship. Our apprenticeship programme offers many benefits from working with a large organisation, including:
- mentoring support
- when you complete your apprenticeship, you will receive a certificate as an Adult Care Worker
- you will be in a permanent role as a JCR Support Worker when you pass your apprenticeship
- there are lots of opportunities for career progression
We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our
Note: a driving licence and access to a car is required and the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
‘Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client in different. We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day. Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.’ Sarah – JCR Support Worker
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Shirley Hutchinson, Deputy DPS Manager on 01424 726750 or email
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above.
Interviews will be confirmed at a later date.
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Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in
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This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.
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 . 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 sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
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.
Company information
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.
Expected salary
Location
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Job date
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:54:32 GMT
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