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Support Worker
Southdown
Chichester, GBR
Part-time
Entry
Onsite
GBP 13.49-13.49 hourly / hour
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
Knowledge, skills and experience
- What you need for the role:
- A patient, empathetic approach
- Completion of Southdown’s training in health & social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, and health protocols
- Willingness to support intimate and personal care needs
- Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
- What would be nice:
- Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues
- Experience handling challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of medication administration and record-keeping
- Previous professional or personal care experience
- Familiarity with Makaton or other non-verbal communication methods
- Additional Requirements (sometimes needed)
- Physical ability to assist with mobility (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, supporting bathing) and participate in activities like long walks
- A full manual driving licence may be needed to operate service vehicles and support community access
- Due to the nature of care, the post may sometimes be restricted to applicants of a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010, depending on client needs
- Training:
- Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. You’ll gain qualifications and develop your skills with the largest housing, care, and support provider in Sussex.
- How to apply:
- Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertisement is closed if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Requirements
- What you need for the role:
- A patient, empathetic approach
- Completion of Southdown’s training in health & social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, and health protocols
- Willingness to support intimate and personal care needs
- Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
- What would be nice:
- Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues
- Experience handling challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of medication administration and record-keeping
- Previous professional or personal care experience
- Familiarity with Makaton or other non-verbal communication methods
- Additional Requirements (sometimes needed)
- Physical ability to assist with mobility (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, supporting bathing) and participate in activities like long walks
- A full manual driving licence may be needed to operate service vehicles and support community access
- Due to the nature of care, the post may sometimes be restricted to applicants of a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010, depending on client needs
- Training:
- Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. You’ll gain qualifications and develop your skills with the largest housing, care, and support provider in Sussex.
- How to apply:
- Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertisement is closed if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About Southdown
Real Estate626 employeesFounded 1972
Southdown is not-for-profit Sussex housing, care and support provider for people with disabilities, mental-health challenges or homelessness.
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