Job Details

Hours of work: 30 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 10 July 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact Helen Millen, DPS Manager.

About the Role

The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is a partnership between East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care and East Sussex Healthcare Trust. The aim of our service is to help people remain in their own homes and stay independent through a time-limited intensive community rehabilitation programme. We currently need a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team.

You will be part of a supportive, highly professional and friendly Integrated Intermediate Care Team promoting quality of life.

 Duties for this role will include:

- Supporting the Manager to ensure the effective running of the service on a day to day basis and reporting any concerns with regards clients or staff to appropriate people.

- Taking responsibility for a shift including making decisions, seeking advice or support when necessary. Responding to referrals and monitoring the support workers allocated calls.

- Liaising with outside agencies e.g. Doctors, District Nurses, Paramedics and other professionals.

- Line manage a team of staff including managing attendance and practice issues.

- Being the key worker to a number of clients and manage complex cases.

 -Acting as a role model of high quality care practice.

To be successful in the role of Senior Support Worker you must be able to demonstrate:

- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels verbally as well as written.

- The ability to work in a team.

- That you hold an NVQ Level 3 or be willing to undertake a QCF Diploma Level 3.

- That you have an awareness of Health and Safety issues.

- A good understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

- A good understanding of safe guarding in relation to the Care Act.

- Willing to work shifts that will include weekends once a month.

- Full driving licence and access to a car is required.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.

We are committed to developing our staff and we will:

- Support you in the role with an induction programme, shadowing, mentoring and coaching to help you in the role as well as nominating you for training programmes to enhance your knowledge and skills.

- Have regular supervisions and Probationary reviews to monitor and support your progress.

- Competitive salary including good holiday allowance and pension.

This role is right at the centre of our services and you’ll be helping some of our community’s most vulnerable people. Are you ready for the challenge?

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). 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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.