Job Description

At Judith Adams Day Opportunities we provide person-centred support for people over the age of 18who have a variety of care and support needs, such as learning and or physical disabilities, along with older people living with dementia.
Judith Adams Hub is a warm and friendly environment that offers a range of opportunities such as volunteering, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, numeracy, cook and eat sessions in our fully equipped training kitchen, along with being able to access our peaceful sensory room for rest and relaxation
We are passionate about linking people we support with their local community in a safe and fun way.
Why not have a look at our dedicated to learn more about the difference you can make!
About The Job
Salary: 27,254 to 28,598 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours (Monday - Friday)
Contract Length: 2 year fixed term contract
Location: Judith Adams, Chichester
Interview Date: 23rd September
To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will be:

• Confident in driving a minibus

• Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.
• Understand, or be keen to learn how to present accessible information in a meaningful way for the people we support.
• We are always looking to inspire people, therefore if you have a passion, or skill that sparks excitement and motivates people to join in, we want to hear from you. .
• Understand how to support the team in organising sessions and undertake health and safety responsibilities within the service.
• Be an active listener, patient and treat all people living and working at Judith Adams with respect, kindness and dignity.
• Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
• Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
• Support people to maintain their health.

If you feel this is the role for you take a look at the attached and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Senior Support Worker.
Experience and Skills
These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover all of the following points within your application:
Key Skills

• A good understanding of the needs of the people you will be supporting and their rights as an individual.
• You will be able to understand individual situations and be able to identify, develop and apply practical solutions. You will be encouraging and non-judgemental whilst building on people's strengths that support people's goals.
• You will be able to offer guidance and instruction to staff and volunteers to deliver clear expectations about practice and behaviours, contributing to a person-centred working culture. This includes acting as a mentor to improve and develop daily practice (e.g. moving and handling, medication, personal care, supporting eating and drinking, running activities, etc.).
• Be able to communicate clearly with the people accessing the service and participate in basic conversations with family members, carers, professionals and colleagues to give updates of people's progress and raise issues/concerns that need to be resolved.
• Able to clearly contribute to and update support plans, risk assessments and write simple reports. Be able to adapt language appropriately, being aware of sensitivities of language when working with a diverse range of people. Willing to learn how to use specific communication tools and equipment for example, computer based talking and Makaton.

Qualifications and/ experience

• Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.
• Lead Adult Care Worker - Level 3 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification it is expected that you will begin this immediately after your 6-month probationary period.
• Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar community/ health-based service.
• Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in specialist area such as safeguarding adults, health and safety.

UK full driving license - Desirable
Rewards and Benefits
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05934.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Karen Fenn (Area Service Manager - Western) at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .
To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills 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.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.
For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our page.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
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