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For Companies Are you a people person who can motivate others and can support someone to work towards their goals? Being a Lead Support Worker is a rewarding and key role, helping older adults who have had an illness or injury to regain their independence at home.
The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you will be working closely with clients to help them set the goals that will enable them to regain the skills and confidence they need to manage their everyday tasks. Your role will be varied and will include visiting clients in their own homes, teaching them new skills to help them regain independence and setting goals for clients and Support Workers to work towards, the progress of these goals will be reviewed weekly.
We are looking for people who:
- Have good communication skills.
- Have core values and ethics and the ability to empathise.
- Can work closely with health and social care professionals, including therapists within the JCR team.
- Are able to support people with specific activities, for example gait education and exercises.
- Are able to accurately record visits in report format, email and verbally.
Note: a driving licence and access to a car is required and the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
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 below documents for more information:
Job Description and Person Specification
Training and competencies in JCR
Career Pathways
Working with us
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Map
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will be held face to face at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, BN22 9QJ, within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
\’Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client is different. We truly make a positive difference to our clients lives and this makes me proud and happy every day. Some days are challenging but our team is strong and supportive. My job is part of my life now.\’ Sarah – JCR Support Worker
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tracy Sampson, Intermediate Care Manager on tracy.sampson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Detail:
East Sussex County Council Recruiting Team
