Support Worker
East Sussex County Council
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Hailsham
Contract type: Part time
Job Description
Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, apply now!
At Grangemead, a top-tier respite and emergency service for adults with learning disabilities located in Hailsham, we are looking for a passionate support workers to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with ensuite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences.
We offer a fun holiday experience for both long and short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships. Our emergency services accommodate individuals facing challenging life circumstances such as safeguarding issues, homelessness, illness, bereavement, or the end of placement with caregivers.
As a support worker, your responsibilities will include a range of tasks from administering medication to engaging guests in enjoyable activities, You will also support guests with a wide range of support needs, from low-level support to high and complex requirements, including PEG feeding, managing behaviours that challenge, and providing moving and handling support.
This role also entails performing security checks and maintaining cleanliness to uphold Grangemead’s high standards, ensuring a safe environment for all guests.
We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role.
We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Skills
See Example Of Rota Below
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
07.30 - 14.00 OFF OFF 15.00 - 21.30 07.30 - 14.00 14.30 - 21.30 07.30 - 15.00
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to answer 5 questions for your application and upload your CV and supporting statement addressing how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, 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 & person specification for more information.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Interviews will be held in August 2026. They will be in person at Grangemead as guest involvement is a crucial part of our recruitment process. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Support work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being to live life to the full? In this job you can every day.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Murphy - Team Leader [email protected] or Kez Hubberstey-Barnes [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex.
About Us
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). 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.
Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, apply now!
At Grangemead, a top-tier respite and emergency service for adults with learning disabilities located in Hailsham, we are looking for a passionate support workers to join our dedicated team. Our beautifully refurbished facility provides a warm, hotel-style atmosphere complete with ensuite accommodations and interactive sensory equipment to enrich our guests’ experiences.
We offer a fun holiday experience for both long and short respite stays, promoting life skills, independence, community presence, and opportunities for guests to forge new friendships. Our emergency services accommodate individuals facing challenging life circumstances such as safeguarding issues, homelessness, illness, bereavement, or the end of placement with caregivers.
As a support worker, your responsibilities will include a range of tasks from administering medication to engaging guests in enjoyable activities, You will also support guests with a wide range of support needs, from low-level support to high and complex requirements, including PEG feeding, managing behaviours that challenge, and providing moving and handling support.
This role also entails performing security checks and maintaining cleanliness to uphold Grangemead’s high standards, ensuring a safe environment for all guests.
We value your unique qualities! We believe that your core values matter most. We are committed to providing excellent training opportunities, thorough induction, and ongoing supervision to help you develop the necessary skills for success in this role.
We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Skills
- Able to provide support sensitively and respectively
- Ability to read and follow support plans for guests
- Ability to record accurate information
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Ability to support with medication administration, personal care, and other health related tasks.
See Example Of Rota Below
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
07.30 - 14.00 OFF OFF 15.00 - 21.30 07.30 - 14.00 14.30 - 21.30 07.30 - 15.00
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to answer 5 questions for your application and upload your CV and supporting statement addressing how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, 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 & person specification for more information.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Interviews will be held in August 2026. They will be in person at Grangemead as guest involvement is a crucial part of our recruitment process. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Support work is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being to live life to the full? In this job you can every day.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Claire Murphy - Team Leader [email protected] or Kez Hubberstey-Barnes [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex.
About Us
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). 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.
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