Worthing (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
Enhanced DBS check required
£11.79 - £11.98 per hour + plus enhancements
Night shifts - 25 hours per week
Our team at New Tyne Residential home we're looking for an experienced Support Worker. We are passionate about helping the people we care for to live the life they want to lead. We offer lots of activities to make each day as unique as those we care for, find out more below.
Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make!
About the job
Hourly Rate: £11.79 -£11.98
Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts)
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, on a 4 weekly rota. These hours will be on night shifts.
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: New Tyne, Worthing
About You
To become a Support Worker with us you will be:
* 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 and to make new friendships/relationships.
* Support people to maintain their health.
If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Support Worker.
About New Tyne
New Tyne is a home for people who have been diagnosed with dementia. We embrace the ethos of being an open and inclusive home. Where we are able to do so we seek the views and ideas of those living here when making decisions and plans. We encourage family and friends to visit regularly and share in their loved ones' lives where possible.
This might include sharing time in our communal lounges or quieter spaces, or if the weather is good, sitting in the garden. We also enjoy themed parties and events to
mark special occasions and welcome people to these. We also support and encourage people to access their local community if they wish to.
Key Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria, please detail on your application how your experience demonstrates these skills and which role it relates to)
- You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support, and respond sensitively to their families and carers.
- Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.
Qualifications and/ experience
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider plans.
- Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.
- Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling - Desirable
- NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification - Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - Desirable
- Previous experience of running group activities - Desirable
Rewards & Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
* A range of flexible working options
* Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
* A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)
* Car benefit scheme
* A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
How to Apply
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
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, 5 years referencing and a health check.