Support Worker

**About Us**

West Sussex County Council delivers services to meet the needs of people, both now and in the future, ensuring that the service is flexible, responsive and sees people for who they are, as well as what they can and wish to do.

We endeavour to balance the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of each and every person, with our duty to adhere to all of the relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.

**About The Glebelands Day Centre**:
The West Sussex Day Opportunity hub based in Shoreham by Sea, has undergone a recent refurbishment plus a change of management and is now open Monday to Friday 9 am until 5 pm.

The Hub promotes independence and well-being, supporting people to remain independent. The people who attend the hub can be on a time-limited programme to build their independent living skills or develop new interests and hobbies. Other people, with more complex needs, attend to retain independence, reduce isolation and loneliness, provide carer respite, and learn new skills, in a safe environment.

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

**About The Job** Salary**: £19,650 to £20,043 per annum, (£15,932 to £16,251 per annum, pro rata)
**Working Pattern**:Part-time (30 hours per week)
**Contract Length**: Permanent
**Location**: Glebelands Day Centre, Shoreham by Sea

Do you want to support people to grow in confidence and a desire to develop their ability to do the things they want to?

Glebelands Day Centre are looking for passionate and highly motivated Support Workers to join their team

**We are looking for a Support Worker who**:

- Has a basic understanding of the needs of the people you will be supporting and their rights as an individual.
- Have a good working knowledge of safeguarding and managing risks.
- Listen to people and treat all with respect, kindness, and dignity.
- Can demonstrate a basic understanding of people with learning disabilities, people with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
- Can raise concerns in relation to individuals through recognising verbal, physical or behavioural changes and signs.

**Apprenticeship Opportunity**

One thing is for sure that as an Adult Care Worker Apprentice, you’ll never get bored You’ll have the opportunity to provide frontline care and amongst other things, learn about health and wellbeing.

We’re looking for Apprentices to join a number of our Residential Homes and Day Opportunity Centres across West Sussex You’ll join us as an **Level 2 Adult Care Worker** Apprentice.

These Apprenticeships require no previous working experience and it is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to start their career in care or for those wanting to pursue a career change

**Salary**: £9.79 to £9.99 per hour

**Duration**: 18 Months

**Level**: 2

These Apprenticeships require no previous working experience, and it is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to start their career in care or for those wanting to purse a career change

**Individuals without English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.**

If you would like to join our dynamic team, please take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker here at Glebelands Day Centre

**Experience and Skills** Key Skills**:

- ** **A basic understanding of the needs of the people you will be supporting and their rights as an individual.
- You will understand individual situations and be able to identify basic practical solutions. Be kind, supportive, encouraging and non-judgemental whilst building on people’s strengths that support people’s goals. Sharing communication at the daily handover to ensure there is a continuity of care and to write daily records for the people you support.
- Able to communicate clearly with the people who use the service and participate in conversations with family members and paid/unpaid carers and professionals/ colleagues from time to time.
- The ability to adapt communication appropriately and use suitable tools where needed (e.g. basic Makaton), along with being aware of the sensitivities of language when working with a diverse range of people.

**Qualifications and/or experience**:

- Adult Care Worker - Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. If you are new to care or have experience in care and do not have this qualification, there is a requirement for you to begin within the first 6 months of starting in role.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities.
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedures, Moving and Handling of people is also desirable.
- Post holder will hold a UK full driving license - desirable but not essential

**Rewards and Benef