Job Description

About Us

Established in 2005, Arundel Care Services specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities across Sussex.

We are dedicated to providing adaptable services to all individuals we support. We value everyone's diversity, and respect their rights to privacy, dignity and individuality.

We are a values-based company who put the people we support first. The organisational purpose is focused on the people we support and

making a difference

to them - ensuring they receive a good standard of physical, emotional and social care. With our values incorporating adaptability, commitment and a supportive environment for both our staff and the people we support.

Role & Responsibilities

The rare opportunity has arisen for a full-time support worker to join our Peacehaven team. We are looking for a positive, compassionate, and caring Support Worker to join our supported living service. This service is home to 3 males sharing their home together. This can be a busy household with plenty of scheduled activities in the home and out in the community.

The successful candidate will have a full clean UK drivers' licence and be happy to drive our fleet car. We are not able to accept applicants requiring sponsorship. Applicants requiring this, need not apply.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Assist the people we support in all areas of their lives and help them to achieve their goals.

Participate in providing daily activities for the people we support.

Undertake tasks of a domestic nature, e.g. shopping, cooking, laundry, house cleaning with individuals

Develop and maintain professional relationships with people we support's relatives, outside agencies and other professionals.

Support individuals in their personal care when appropriate.

Supporting and caring for those who can at times, displays behaviours that others may find challenging.

To develop a full knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures pertaining to the people we support. Including reports, support plans and daily recordings.

To undertake the role of keyworker for an individual.

Who we are looking for:

People who care regardless of qualifications or experience, just a willingness to learn. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

Seeing the possibilities to make positive difference. Valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity.

Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams.

Being resilient - yes there can be tough days but there is also lots of fun to be had!

Being responsible, sustainable, and innovative in our work.

Can you show us how you would treat the people we support; with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you courageous, willing to champion quality, and raise concerns?

If you do share our values and care, we want you!

What we offer our staff:

A full and comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training
Opportunities to obtain a qualification in health and social care and/or Positive Behaviour Support

Bank Holiday enhancements

Paid training

Paid DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Have your birthday off!

Opportunities for career progression

Employee Recognition Scheme - employee of the months

Refer a friend scheme - earn yourself 300

Casual dress

Blue Light card - discounts on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

Requirements:

Staff work on a shift basis across the week and have a monthly rota, some weekend working is required.

Regular sleep-in duties will be required as part of the role - these are paid in addition at 70.00 per sleep in.

Please note that all of our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to adults.

Full UK driving licence is essential

Please visit www.arundelcareservices.co.uk to find out more.

Reference ID: SV 25

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 12.25 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Referral programme Store discount
Shift:

Day shift
Application question(s):

Are you able to work a variety of shift work, including early (7:30am - 3:00pm), late (2:00pm - 9:30pm) with some weekend work? Do you require employer sponsorship for this role? If yes please do not apply as we are not currently offering any further sponsorship at this time
Experience:

Care Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK driving licence? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SV 25 SW