The role

Salary: £14,748 - £14,992 pro rata ( £13.21 - £13.43 per hour (inclusive rate)
Working Pattern: Part-time 24 hours per week

Enhancements:Weekend working - Time & half, Bank Hols - Double time Night enhancement 8pm - 10pm shifts
Contract: Permanent
Location: Ball Tree Croft, Sompting

Closing date: 28/04/24

About you:

• Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be
• Empowering people to live the life they choose
• 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 & to make new friendships/relationships
• Support people to maintain their health

Key Skills

Ability to interpret information, such as service complaints, & then redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick & accurate resolution.

Good communication & interpersonal skills in order to provide clear & concise advice & guidance to a range of people.
Ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, & respond sensitively to their families & carers.
Ability to build relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious & ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to work as part of a team completing shared tasks in order to deliver a service to others.

Qualifications/experience

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills, to record & document activities in the provider support plans
• Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support & their rights as an individual
• Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practice, First Aid & Fire procedure, Manual Handling
• NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience of working in a care setting & with people who have a disability or are vulnerable
• Previous experience of running group activities

How to Apply:

Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description & experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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.