Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Can you make the move to work at the heart of care?
Can you join the many staff who have already changed careers and made the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service.
All you need is a caring heart and a passion to help others, we will teach you everything else you need to know to succeed in this rewarding role.
‘Support work is to encourage the person to be independent. It’s about recognising what their needs are and helping them to achieve their goals.’ Peter – Support Worker
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 may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to become Apprentice Support Workers.
Being a Support Worker is a rewarding and key role, helping older adults who have had an illness or injury to regain their independence at home.
During your apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced staff delivering high quality care.
Your role will be varied and will include:
We will support you all the way during your apprenticeship. Our apprenticeship programme offers many benefits from working with a large organisation, including:
We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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 Tracy Sampson, Intermediate Care Manager on [email protected]
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above.Interviews will be confirmed at a later date.
#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship
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.
It’s not just a job. It’s work that makes a difference.
You can find out more about working in Adult Social Care by visiting our recruitment pages
This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. This means, if you have been recommended by your friend who is an ESCC employee to apply for this role, you need to state it in your application form. You could then both be eligible for an incentive payment. Ask your ESCC friend about the scheme.
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£24.7k - £25.12k per annum
