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SalaryOur team at Glebelands are looking for two experienced Support Workers to jn our team. We have one full time role and one part time role to offer. Within our day opportunity hubs we support our individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of their local communities.
About Glebelands
We are a Day Opportunity Hub for adults, who experience a range of conditions which impact on their lives such as Autism, Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Brain Injuries. We provide access to tailored programmes of activities in a comfortable, caring environment.
We have a skilled and experienced team who work towards further developing our community engagement activities. We offer gardening sessions in our garden room and greenhouse are bursting with young plants. Music is a large part of what we do, as well as singing and movement sessions. The hub is filled with music. We explore favourite music and artists.
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!
Salary: £25,119 - £26,421 (part time £21,724- £22,850)
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (37 hours/ 32 hrs within 8:30 - 5:30pm)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Glebelands, Shoreham-by-Sea
About You
To be a Senior 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.
- Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from painting to poetry, to crafting. We are always looking to inspire people & would love to see what you could bring to the team.
- 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.
Reward and Benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution
- Eligible to apply for a Blue light card
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.
Qualifications and/or experience:
- For a full detailed list of the Key skills & qualifications required please refer to the attached job description. Please read these and use them in your application form.
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.
