Job Description

Are you a people person who can motivate others and can support someone to work towards their goals?


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 will be working closely with clients to help them set the goals to help them regain the skills and confidence they need to manage their everyday tasks.


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.




Your role will be varied and will include:


visiting clients in their homes. teaching clients new skills to help regain independence. Setting goals for clients and Support Workers to work towards. Reviewing a clients' progress against their goals weekly.
We are looking for people who:


Have good communication skills. Have enthusiasm and motivation. Are able to 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.




' Being a JCR support worker every day is different. Every client in 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




For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Johanna Pendry, Intermediate Care Manager on Johanna.pendry@eastsussex.gov.uk




To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application 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 & Person Specification.


For further information see attachments below:


JCR HR Team Map JCR Training Leaflet JCR Career Pathways Leaflet Working with JCR Leaflet
Interviews will be held face to face at Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

It's not just a job. It's work that makes a difference.

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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.