Job Details

Hours of work: varied hours up to 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time or part-time, including waking nights and weekend work. Night and weekend enhancements apply.

Closing date : Sunday 12 February 2017

For an informal discussion or visit, please contact Lea Croft (Registered Manager) or Sam Errey (Deputy Manager)

About the Role

This is where you’ll make the difference at the front-line of service delivery. You’ll be providing personal care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in our society - enabling them to lead more independent lives. For you, there’s the opportunity to take on a role with real meaning where you’ll work to get your QCF qualification and develop your career in care.

If you are able to work well within a team, have an interest in increasing your skills and knowledge in relation to supporting others, and are looking for a challenge, this may be the job for you.

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). 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.