• Job Description

  Req#: C9354-25-0560?language=en&page=4&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking for a job that makes a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to help adults with learning disabilities live their best lives?

  Look no further than The Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency (PDCA) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

  We offer long-term support to a small group of 14 service users and empower them to live as independently as possible. Working with adults who have complex and high-risk emotional/behavioural difficulties means that we get job satisfaction in abundance.

  And with flexible shifts and pay enhancements for unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays, with an hourly rate of between £11.67- £ 19.00 for enhanced hours, you'll feel supported and valued in your role. But it's not just about the pay - it's about the impact you'll have. You'll be helping our service users to follow the routines and lifestyle that they deserve, within their own flat in one of our 2 sites. And with no need for a driver's license or a car, you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in people's lives.

  So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and join our team!

  Main duties of the job

  As a Health Care Support Worker in our team, you will work with all 14 of our service users to get to know them and form a strong professional bond. You will be offering a range of support based on individuals' needs as well as helping them to become active members of their local community.

  You will provide support at set regular times and based on planned activities/routines. Your passion and motivation will come to the fore as you help service users to realise their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life.

  About us

  We understand that job seekers today are looking for more than just a pay check. That's why we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just a salary. Here are just some additional details about the benefits we provide to our employees:

  • NHS Discounts: Our employees can take advantage of a range of discounts across the NHS, including discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure activities.
  • Generous holiday entitlement: Starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays.
  • Flexible Working Patterns: We understand that you have other responsibilities outside of work, which is why we offer flexible working patterns to help you balance both your personal and professional lives. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
  • NHS Pension Contributions: You can rest easy knowing that we're contributing towards your future retirement with one of the most respected pension schemes in the UK.
  • Excellent Training and Development Opportunities: We believe in investing in your professional development, which is why we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.

  We believe that our benefits package reflects our commitment to our employees' well-being and development, we offer a range of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annuam

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  354-LD-20290

  Job locations

  Avenida Lodge

  3 Upper Avenue

  Eastbourne East Sussex

  BN22 3UY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For you to be a successful Senior Support Worker in our PDCA team, you will be:

  Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting

  Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure

  Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face-to-face training course

  It is also desirable for you to have:

  Experience with additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours

  An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

  This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone's throw away from the town centre and the beach, with good bus routes and a 10-minute walk from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafs and restaurants.

  See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

  Kim Allen PDCA Team Leader: kim.allen16@nhs.net / 0300 304 0774

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For you to be a successful Senior Support Worker in our PDCA team, you will be:

  Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities or in a care setting

  Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure

  Able to attend a 2-day bespoke PMVA (physical intervention) face-to-face training course

  It is also desirable for you to have:

  Experience with additional complex needs such as autism and/or challenging behaviours

  An understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

  This role is based in the heart of Eastbourne and is a stone's throw away from the town centre and the beach, with good bus routes and a 10-minute walk from the train station and The Beacon shopping centre which hosts many shops, cafs and restaurants.

  See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

  Kim Allen PDCA Team Leader: kim.allen16@nhs.net / 0300 304 0774

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • QCF level 3 in Care (or evident experience)

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working within a health or social care setting
  • Experience of working in the community with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • QCF level 3 in Care (or evident experience)

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working within a health or social care setting
  • Experience of working in the community with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Avenida Lodge

  3 Upper Avenue

  Eastbourne East Sussex

  BN22 3UY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Avenida Lodge

  3 Upper Avenue

  Eastbourne East Sussex

  BN22 3UY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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