Casual Support Worker

2 months ago

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

Our team at Hobbs Field (Adults Residential Service) focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of each of our residents. We're looking for a Casual Support Worker to join our wonderful team.

Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make

Salary: £11.79 to £11.98 per hour (enhanced pay for weekend working & bank holidays)
Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts)

Working Pattern: Shifts on 4-week rotation (inclusive of evenings & weekends)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham

About You
To be 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.
  • Patient, treat all with respect, kindness & dignity.
  • Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care & support.
  • Support people to maintain relationships important to them & to make new ones.

Reward & 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 work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

  • Eligible to apply for a Blue light card
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
  • Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution

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.

About Hobbs Field

At Hobbs Field we seek to create a family home for all the people in our care. We have an established and experienced team, we are focused on a person-centred approach to our care and believe in empowering the people we support to have as much in-put in their care plans as possible. We have a lovely garden for all to enjoy. We love our barbecues outside in the garden during the summer and parties to celebrate special occasions such as the recent Coronation.

Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make

Key Skills(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

  • You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to provide quick & accurate resolution.
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, & respond sensitively to their families & carers.
  • Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Qualifications/ experience

  • Basic literacy & numeracy skills, to record & document activities in the provider plans.
  • Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support & their rights as an individual.
  • NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable

For a full detailed list of the requirements for this role please refer to the attached Job description.

To apply

Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

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.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you

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