Waking Night Support Worker

If you are interested in people and can support someone who needs help to live their best lives, we have the job for you!

We are a Supported Living service in Battle and want dedicated people to join us. We are looking for x2 Waking Night Support Workers, working 20 hrs per week. Your role will involve working alongside adults with a learning disability to help them to realise their potential, live life to the full, build independent skills and live their best life. The role is varied, no two days will be the same.

Waking Night Support Worker hours are 21.45pm – 07.45am. It is lone working with a sleep in staff member for support.

Worried that you don’t have the right skills? Our aim is to build a team where your uniqueness will enhance the service people receive. Whether you have previous experience in the field or you are new to working with people with a learning disability, your life skills, great attitude and desire to support people to lead fulfilling lives is why we want to hear from you. We are passionate about our staff, which is why we’ll do everything we can to help you to develop both personally and professionally through your time with us.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
• Have communication and organisational skills,
• Are self-motivated
• Are committed to providing excellent support.
• Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
• Have an ethos of working together

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so 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 for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person week commencing 02 March once the shortlisting has taken place. If you are unavailable on the day invited, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Kayleigh Curd, Deputy Service Manager, by email, Kayleigh.curd@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

“I\’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference.” Joe, Information Analyst.

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