Specialist Day Services at The Laurels ensure the independence, safety and wellbeing of people with physical, sensory or memory impairments and or, an acquired brain injury. Customers will have been assessed as eligible through Adult Services and attend one or more days per week.

The Laurels are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team; you will be involved in a wide range of activities to encourage and stimulate customers through outcome based, person centred care that promotes independence. The Support Worker role includes escorting customers via WSCC transport, providing active support with personal and physical care and engaging people in a wide range of activities in a way that is right for them; this can include reminiscence, gentle exercise, arts, crafts and conversation based activities.

As a support worker you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and be supported and mentored at The Laurels. You will have the opportunity to attend training which is relevant to this role.

£16,998 - £ 17,980 per annum
Permanent, Part time
Based in The Laurels, Littlehampton
33 hours per week
Interview date: 11th September 2014