JCR Support Worker

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service? Can you put a spring back into Sue’s steps? Sue lost confidence after injuring her hip in a fall, but she wanted to be able to walk her dog, Daisy, to the local park again.

We work with clients like Sue to achieve the goals that are important to them. This may be walking Daisy to the park, staying well or adjusting to a new routine. The Joint Community Rehabilitation service 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 may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.

As a JCR Support Worker, you will be supporting an everchanging group of people across the local community to regain independence.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can converse at ease with clients and their advocates.
• Have patience and understanding when providing support.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Have a driving licence and access to a car to meet the travel requirements of the post.

There are permanent contracts available ranging from 6 to 30 hours per week. We also offer 24 – 30 hour Apprenticeships, 6 – 24 hour weekend only contracts and 6 – 24 hour contracts for evening only work. The salary is from £26,824 (£13.90 per hour) to £27,254 (£14.13 per hour) per annum pro-rata. The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these positions.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and when completing your application you will be asked to answer 5 questions. 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 supporting documents for more information:

Job Description and Person Specification
JCR Hasting and Rother Map
Training and competencies in JCR
JCR Career Pathways
JCR Working with us

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 at Ward B, Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, BN40 2DZ within two 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.

We can offer you:

• Comprehensive training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Excellent peer and managerial support

Vocational training through apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including an attractive pension and annual leave package. More information can be found on our benefits page.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Shirley Hutchison, Deputy DPS Manager at shirley.hutchison@eastsussex.gov.uk

For more information about being a Support Worker for JCR please follow this link – Join us as a JCR support worker | East Sussex County Council.

\’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.

This role is eligible for the ESCC refer a friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex.