JCR Support Worker

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service? Can you put a spring back into Sue’s steps? Sue lost confidence after injuring her hip in a fall, but she wanted to be able to walk her dog, Daisy, to the local park again.

We work with people like Sue to achieve the goals that are important to them. This may be walking Daisy to the park, staying well or adjusting to a new routine. 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 people regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.

As a JCR Support Worker, you will be supporting an everchanging group of people across the local community to regain independence.

There are permanent contracts available ranging from 12 to 30 hours per week. We also offer 24 - 30 hour Apprenticeships, 12 – 24 hour weekend only contracts and 12 - 24 hour contracts for evening only work.

The salary is from £27,709 (£14.36 per hour) to £28,153 (£14.59 per hour) per annum pro-rata and mileage is paid at a rate of 55p per mile.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these positions.

The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Please click the 'apply now' button to apply. When completing your application you will be asked to answer 5 questions. Please answer these questions drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Please view the job description and person specification for further information.

Interviews will be held face to face at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, BN22 9QJ, within 2 weeks of the closing date of the advert.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

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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.

We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, including an attractive pension and annual leave package. More information can be found on our benefits page.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Fitzgerald, Deputy Manager on claire.fitzgerald@eastsussex.gov.uk.

For more information about being a Support Worker for JCR please follow this link - Join us as a JCR support worker | East Sussex County Council.

'Being a JCR support worker, every day is different. Every client is 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.

This role is eligible for the ESCC Refer a Friend scheme. If you have been recommended to apply for this role by a friend who is currently an ESCC employee, you may both be eligible for an incentive payment. Please visit the refer a friend page for more 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. 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.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.