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Job summary

Main area
Learning Disabilties
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-LD-20308
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Avenida Lodge
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Senior Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

Are you looking for a job that makes a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to help adults with learning disabilities live their best lives?

Look no further than The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer long-term support to a small group of 14 service users and empower them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high-risk emotional/behavioural difficulties means that we get job satisfaction in abundance.

And with flexible shifts and pay enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays, with an hourly rate of between £ 12.75- £ 20.00 for enhanced hours, you'll feel supported and valued in your role. But it's not just about the pay - it's about the impact you'll have. You'll be helping our service users to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve, within their own flat in one of our 2 sites. And with no need for a driver's license or a car, you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in people's lives.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and join our team!

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Support Worker in our team, you will work with all 14 of our service users to get to know them and form a strong professional bond. You will be offering a range of support based on individuals’ needs as well as helping them to become active members of their local community.

You will provide support at set regular times and based on planned activities/routines. Your passion and motivation will come to the fore as you help service users to realise their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life. 

Working for our organisation

  • NHS Discounts: Our employees can take advantage of a range of discounts across the NHS, including discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure activities.
  • Generous holiday entitlement: Starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays.
  • Flexible Working Patterns: We understand that you have other responsibilities outside of work, which is why we offer flexible working patterns to help you balance both your personal and professional lives. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
  • NHS Pension Contributions: You can rest easy knowing that we're contributing towards your future retirement with one of the most respected pension schemes in the UK.
  • Child Care Vouchers: We know how expensive childcare can be, that's why we offer child care vouchers to help our employees with the cost of childcare.
  • Excellent Training and Development Opportunities: We believe in investing in your professional development, which is why we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.

 

We believe that our benefits package reflects our commitment to our employees' well-being and development, and we are proud to offer a range of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

For you to be a successful Senior Support Worker in our PDCA team, you will be:

·       Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting

·       Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure

·       Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face-to-face training course

It is also desirable for you to have:

·       Experience with additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours

·       An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

 

This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone's throw away from the town centre and the beach, with good bus routes and a 10-minute walk from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafés and restaurants.

 

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

 

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information or to arrange an informal visit,

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • QCF level 3 in Care (or evident experience)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working within a health or social care setting
  • Experience of working in the community with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Due to high numbers of applications this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date. We will not be able to accept late applications to this post.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Allen
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03003040774
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