Support Worker

Our team at Glebelands Day Services we're looking for a Support Worker to join our team. Within our day opportunity services we support our individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of their local communities.

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: £19,054 - £19,372 per annumWorking Pattern: Part time 30 hours Monday to Friday (8:30 - 5:30pm) Contract Length: PermanentLocation: Glebelands Day Services, Shoreham by Sea

*Please note for this role Tuesday is the set day off every week, this is not negotiable due to existing staffing arrangements.

About You

To become 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.
• Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from painting to poetry, to crafting. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.
• Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.
• A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.
• Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
• Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
• Support people to maintain their health.

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

About Glebelands

We support people to achieve their personal aims and goals and provide a wide range of activities to help maintain and develop daily living skills.

Glebelands has a range of facilities and areas to support activities, including:* Accessible training kitchen* Sensory/relaxation room* Pottery studio, which has its own kiln* Art and crafts room* Gardening rooms and greenhouse* Computer suite* Games and mobility area* An accessible lounge for relaxation,music and occasional karaoke

Key Skills: (Please note these will be used for short listing, please use these points to refer to in your application).

• 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

Reward and 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 laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme.
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card.
• Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on ourRewards and Benefits page.

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.