Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours a week (Part time positions also available) Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: Sunday 03 July 2016 

For an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Wanstall, Registered Manager 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Coordinator within Learning Disability Services to support our residential homes in Crowborough or South Chailey.

This is where you will make the difference at the front-line of service delivery. You will work alongside people with learning disabilities, supporting with day to day living skills, community participation and promoting independence at all times.

You will need to work a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts; both full time (37 hours) and part time (from 16 hours) positions are available, some weekend only shift patterns may be available.

For you, there’s the opportunity to take on a role with real meaning where you will have a full induction and once completed the opportunity to gain a QCF level 3 qualification and develop your career in care.

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.