Support Worker

About the role

Job Role: Support Worker

Hours: Part Time 

Pay Rate: £13.76 per hour or £14.10 per hour with NVQ/QCF

Location: Marina, 3D Lansdowne Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1DN

Shift Patterns: 8am - 2pm, 8am - 4pm,12 - 8pm, 2pm - 8pm - Alternate Weekend Working 

Do you like to help people reach their full potential?

Be the Difference: Join Us as a Support Worker!

What We’re Looking For:

• We recruit based on values, and we want team members who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting others.
• Experience working with elderly individuals/learning disabilities desirable.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Frances Taylor Foundation does not offer sponsorship or work visas. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

About Us:

The Frances Taylor Foundation has a long history of providing personalised, person-centred care. We operate across Liverpool, Merseyside, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London. We pride ourselves on our innovative services and our commitment to improving the lives of those we support. If you share our values, we’d love to have you on board.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you'll join a committed team that delivers high-quality care and support. This pivotal role involves:

• Assisting both male and female residents with daily living activities such as personal care, administering medication, and mealtime support.
• Organising and encouraging daily activities that contribute to residents' well-being, enhance their autonomy, and preserve their dignity.
• Offering companionship and positive reinforcement through meaningful interactions and active engagement with residents

About Marina:

Marina Residential Care Service in Brighton and Hove offers personalised, person-centred care for individuals. Since 1994, the service has provided customised care packages tailored to meet each person's unique needs and aspirations. Located in a central location with easy access to local amenities and transport links, Marina creates a safe, fun, and supportive environment where residents can develop social and life skills to gain greater independence. Residents play an active role in the day-to-day running of the service, and care plans are developed collaboratively to ensure their input and preferences are considered. The service embraces a collaborative approach, involving residents in the creation of important documents like person-centred plans and care support plans, ensuring they are accessible and easy to understand.

Marina's guiding principle is that "our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their home." This ethos emphasises respect and individualised care. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Marina "Good" , reflecting the service's commitment to quality care and person-centred support.

Why Join Us? We truly care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• £750 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days annual leave + paid lunch breaks.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for.” – Current Employee