East Sussex County Council
Job Introduction
“There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings”. Gary, Day Service Support Worker
Do you want to help older people to engage in fun activities, maintaining their quality of life? If you do, then being a Day Services Support Worker might be for you. You do not need any experience, just a desire to make a difference.
As a Day Services Support Worker, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by providing social and physical stimulation to older people with a variety of mental health and social support needs in our busy day centre. You will lead and promote activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating, support the clients to and from the day centre to the transport provided and provide our clients with social interaction.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a positive attitude
- Are self-motivated
- Are kind and caring
- Are physically able to carry out all tasks as required
- Have a commitment to training and personal development
When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Alternatively, you can complete the attached application form and drop this into Milton Grange, or e-mail it to recruitmentsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk
Support Work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being whilst having fun yourself? In this job you can every day.
Interviews will take place in person at the Phoenix centre. Date to be arranged.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For work that makes a difference
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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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.
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.
If 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.