Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
People can contribute a wide variety of abilities to the function. I find the work very fulfilling and love the variety that this type of work provides.” Gary, Day Services Support Worker
Do you wish to assist older persons in engaging in enjoyable activities while maintaining their quality of life? If so, being a Day Services Support Worker may be right for you. You don’t need any experience—just a willingness to make a difference.
As a Day Services Support Worker, you can make a significant impact in the lives of older adults with a variety of mental health and social support needs at our busy day facility. You will lead and encourage activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating, aid with transportation to and from the day centre utilising the provided transportation, and provide social interaction for our clients.
We are seeking people who:
Maintain an optimistic mindset.
Are self-motivated?
Are kind and caring.
Be committed to training and personal development.
To apply for this position, select the ‘Apply Now’ option above. When submitting your application, be sure to explain how you fulfil the specified criteria, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Alternatively, you can complete the accompanying application form and drop it down at Milton Grange, or email it to recruitmentsupport@eastsussex.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held at Milton Grange, with dates to be determined.
For an informal chat about this position, please contact Rianna Coleman at 01323 466143 / 07851 049555 and request an MS team call or phone call.
We also provide a variety of benefits to assist and support you throughout your job. More details can be found on our benefits page.
Support Work is an honour and provides the opportunity to convert kindness into a career. How frequently are you able to help another person while having fun yourself? You can do this work every day.
For work that matters
This position is qualified for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This implies that if you were recommended by an ESCC employee to apply for this position, you must include it in your application form. You may then both be eligible for an incentive payout. Enquire with your ESCC acquaintance about the scheme.
Additional Information
This position requires an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure & Barring Services (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. If you have lived or worked abroad, please provide us with evidence of an overseas police check.
If you are applying for a part-time or term-time position, your starting salary will be pro rata.
Work permits: We may be able to get a Work Permit for this position, but this is contingent on meeting the conditions of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to constraints, we cannot guarantee that persons who match the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be granted approval to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please notify the hiring manager in your application so that we can determine your eligibility for sponsorship for the post.
If you require any reasonable accommodations due to a handicap in order to fully engage in the process, please contact the hiring manager using the information provided above.
Reasonable modifications include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please contact us.
Equal opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are evaluated based on merit.