Job Details

Hours of work: Up to 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: Sunday 19 March 2017

The hourly rate starts from 9.18 which includes weekend working.

We will consider part time requests to work less than 30 hours.

JCR operates from 7am - 10pm, seven days a week including public holidays.

For an informal discussion, please contact Margot Hand - DPS Manager or Sarah Jones Deputy DPS Manager

We also have vacancies in the High Weald, Lewes and Havens locality team. If you are interested to work in that area, please search job reference ASC01727 to apply for that role and see the map of that area

About the Role

Can you make Sandy smile again?

Sandy loves to read the latest news. She loves walking to the shops, speaking to neighbours along the way and having a good natter with the staff at the newsagents. Sadly, following a fall Sandy could no longer pop to the shops to get a newspaper. Then JCR started working with Sandy to help achieve her goal of getting back to the shops. JCR encouraged Sandy to regain her independence, supported her with her rehabilitation exercise programme and personal care. During the short term intensive programme, JCR took the first initial steps to support Sandy but then she gained the confidence and skills to do it for herself.

Now Sandy is back on her feet and getting out, buying the newspaper and reading again. JCR helped put a smile on Sandy’s face again – can you help others like Sandy?

Who we need:

We need people who care and want to help people get back to their daily routine. We will fully train you so no experience is needed but you will need to be able to drive. We just want you to come with values that match ours:

- Be caring

- Be good at listening

- Be willing to encourage clients to take achieve the tasks themselves

- Be motivated by seeing client progress

Why not attend one of our open days on Monday 5 December or Friday 9 December to find out more? You will meet the team and hear about a typical day in the life of a JCR Support Worker.

Monday 5 December, 10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in any time at All Saints Church Halls, Church Road, Crowborough, TN6 1ED.

Friday 9 December, 10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in any time at Park Practice, 9 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PQ.

The Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is a community service provided by a team of care workers, therapists and nurses. It is a partnership between East Sussex County Council’s Adult Social Care and East Sussex Healthcare Trust. The aim of our service is to help people remain in their own homes and stay independent by providing them with a time-limited intensive community rehabilitation programme in their own home.  The role involves working shifts which are 7:00am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 10:00pm.

What we can offer you:

- Hourly rate from 9.18 including weekend working.

- Permanent contract hours 36, 30, 24 or 18.

- Career pathway – many staff progress within JCR. See our leaflet for all the various routes you can take from being a Support Worker.

- Good pension contribution.

- 23 days annual leave plus 2 Christmas Concessionary days and 8 days bank holiday entitlement if full time.

- Fantastic free training opportunities.

- Wellbeing initiatives and discounts.

- Being part of well-respected team with full induction support – you won’t work alone until you are ready.

Check out the job description to see the tasks in involved in the job that we can train you in and you can also call us to find out more about the role.

Our staff have told us that no other job is as rewarding as this one so apply today!

We also have vacancies within the High Weald, Lewes and Havens locality team. If you are interested to work in that area, please search job reference ASC01727 to apply and see the map of area the team cover.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to [link removed]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.