East Sussex County Council
Job title:
Support Worker, Learning Disability Services
Company
East Sussex County Council
Job description
Job introductionAbout the roleDo you have a passion for supporting individuals with a learning disability to achieve their full potential and to help them live their best life? If so, this could be the role for you!We are opening a new supported living service in Battle and want dedicated people to join us. Your role will involve working alongside adults with a learning disability to help them to realise their potential, live life to the full, build independence skills and live their best life. The role is varied, and no two days will be the same. As a Support Worker, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by attending to the small and personal details that really matter.We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
- Have communication and organisational skills
- Are self-motivated
- Are committed to providing excellent support
- Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
- Have an ethos of working together
Worried that you don`t have the right skills? Our aim is to build a team where your uniqueness will enhance the service people receive. Whether you have previous experience in the field or you are new to working with people with learning disability, your life skills, great attitude and desire to support people to lead fulfilling lives is why we want to hear from you.If you would like to apply for this role please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification of the job description and reflecting on any relevant work / life experiences, education or personal interests.Alternatively If you wish to complete an offline application, please can you send the completed form (which is attached to this advert) to , quoting the adverts reference number.Interviews will take place in person and will be arranged once we have shortlisted applications.As a Support Worker, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by attending to the small and personal details that really matter.In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer an exciting range of staff benefits, from our in-house health and wellbeing services to fantastic discounts and deals from major brands and local businesses, across a range of retailers. More information can be found on ourFor an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Funnell – Service Manager on 01273 336 580 or by email atYou can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting ourFor work that makes a differenceAdditional informationAdditional InformationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with theDBSThis post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. 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.Work PermitsWe 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.Reasonable adjustmentsIf 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 OpportunitiesEast 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.Company information
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Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:48:17 GMT
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