East Sussex County Council
JCR Lead Support Worker (Internal)
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Are you someone who can motivate others and support people to work towards their goals? Being a Lead Support Worker is a rewarding and key role, helping older adults who have had an illness or injury to regain their independence at home.
The JCR team in Eastbourne are looking for a Lead Support Worker for an 18-month secondment. Please ensure you have the agreement of your line manager if you wish to apply for this secondment.
About the Role
The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you will be working closely with people to help them set the goals that will enable them to regain the skills and confidence they need to manage their everyday tasks. Your role will be varied and will include:
- Visiting people in their own homes
- Teaching them new skills to help them regain independence
- Setting goals for people and Support Workers to work towards
- Reviewing the progress of these goals weekly
Our Training Leaflet [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/oduz/~edisp/ucmfa09853525.pdf], Career Pathways Leaflet [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/oduz/~edisp/ucmfa09853514.pdf], Working for JCR Leaflet [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/oduz/~edisp/ucmfa09853500.pdf], and Map [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/oduz/~edisp/ucmfa09853697.pdf] will tell you all about us.
Requirements
We are looking for people who:
- Have communication skills
- Have core values and ethics and the ability to empathise
- Can work closely with health and social care professionals, including therapists within the JCR team
- Are able to support people with specific activities, for example gait education and exercises
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Note: A driving licence and access to a car is required and the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy (Secondments and Acting Up arrangements | ESCC Intranet [https://intranet.eastsussex.gov.uk/hr/recruitment/secondments]) for more information.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your expression of interest. Please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/oduz/~edisp/ucmfa09853666.docx] for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001].
Interviews will be held face to face at Firwood House, Eastbourne, within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details.
'Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client is different. We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day. Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.' – Sarah, JCR Support Worker
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager on tracy.sampson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Benefits
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003].
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
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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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. 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.
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. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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.
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