Support Worker

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

We are currently looking for positive, compassionate, and caring Support Workers to join our Supported Living Service in Littlehampton. Our service provides 24 hours support to 5 males with a learning disability and complex needs, you will be providing a high level of care and ensuring their safety and well-being whilst showing a positive can-do attitude.

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:

We are not recruiting for applicants requiring sponsorship as we are at capacity of our licence. Candidates requiring this need not apply.

· People who care regardless of qualifications or experience. 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 per sleep in.

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

· Full UK driving licence is preferable

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• We are currently at capacity of our sponsorship licence and are unable to recruit candidates requiring this. If you are in the UK on a visa please can you tell us what type of visa and when it is due to expire please?
• Why do you feel you would make a good support worker?
• Are you able to work a combination of shifts across the week - including Early (7.30am - 3pm) and Late (2.30pm - 10pm) shifts with sleep in's?
• Do you hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to drive a work vehicle to take the people we support to activities?

Work Location: In person