Support Worker in Lewes inLewes PUBLISHED SUN 13 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
£24,242 - £26,377 per annum (37 hours) + Weekends +25% (£15.75 - 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (£25.208 - £27.42)
Smiley & Co, Ltd. rpTZxFo
Job description
Location: Lewes
Salary: £24,242 - £26,377 per annum (37 hours) + Weekends +25% (£15.75 - 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (£25.2£27.42)
Hours: Shift work (they can offer between 14 hours and 40 hours per week)
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
They dont just offer jobs; they provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. They will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.
The Role
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If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Salary: £24,242 - £26,377 per annum (37 hours) + Weekends +25% (£15.75 - 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (£25.2£27.42)
Hours: Shift work (they can offer between 14 hours and 40 hours per week)
- Morning Shift: 07.00- 14.00
- Late Shift: 13.45- 21.00
- Split shift: 07.30am 10.00am | 15.00- 21.00
- please note, they currently are not offering bank contracts as they are at their full capacity**
- Enhancements: **Weekends +25% (£15.75 - 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (£25.2£27.42) *subject to change*
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
They dont just offer jobs; they provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. They will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.
The Role
What Youll Be Doing And Learning
- Safeguarding understanding all aspects of safeguarding, with an emphasis on what this means for children and young people with disabilities.
- Eating and drinking supporting how different children and young people can be helped to eat and drink safely.
- Medicines ensuring that the children and young people you work with receive the correct medicine at the right time.
- Manual handling using a range of equipment with the children and young people, while keeping them and yourself safe.
- Intimate care ensuring that the children and young peoples hygiene needs are taken care of safely and with dignity
- Powered mobility using powered wheelchairs and other equipment safely and encouraging the children and young people to learn to drive.
- Youll have the pleasure of attending a variety of days out and participate in fun activities with their children and young people.
- Epilepsy safely managing children and young people who have seizures, and what to do in an emergency.
Skills And Qualifications
- A basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals
- Ability to see the person, not the disability, with a positive attitude towards diversity in general.
- Empathy and a genuine passion to help others and the capacity to find unique ways to build rewarding relationships with the young people here.
- Ability to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.
- Good basic understanding of Maths, English, and IT
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake training to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Willing to attend specific training and confidently set up gastrostomy feeds for children and young adults.
- Willing to work shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Benefits
- Discount facilities
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Wellbeing Centre
- Death in Service benefit
- Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
- Onsite Café
- Free parking.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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