Job Description As a Support Worker, you will be a vital part of our Learning Disabilities Day Service, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide 1-to-1 support and befriending to people with learning disabilities, which may include offering some level of personal care.
We encourage you to help those we support to engage with the community and participate in educational or cultural enrichment activities.
You will play a crucial role in enhancing their health and wellbeing, promoting independence, and ensuring they have the resources to live life to the fullest.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri Become part of West Sussex's leading social care provider, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now to become a Support Worker at Guild Care.
About The Role Skills Needed Nursing / Caring About The Company Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers, including Effie Methold, E.A.
Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave.
Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' which then became the 'Worthing Area Guild for Voluntary Service,' and is now known as Guild Care.
Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities.
Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services.
As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Company Culture Our vision Our vision is for all people in need of care to live ?fulfilling, safe and secure lives?.
Our mission We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered?.
Our BELIEF values Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me Our equality statement At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.
We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace.
We provide an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential.
We actively work to ensure that our policies and practices are inclusive and that barriers to equality are identified and removed.
Together, we strive to create a workplace that celebrates differences and champions fairness for all.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Desired Criteria Ability to administer medication (training provided) Understanding of safeguarding Experience working in the care sector Knowledge of Makaton Ability to drive a minibus Required Criteria Proven experience with adults or children with learning disabilities and/or other complex needs Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a range of different people, including people who access services, relatives, carers, staff, and other professionals Ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent IT and literacy skills Ability to work flexibly including occasional evenings and/or weekends Ability to provide personal care Closing Date Friday 31st January, 2025