Support Worker - Hobbs
| Company: | West Sussex County Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.28 to £13.48 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Horsham, RH13 6AG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
About the job
Our team at Hobbs Field focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of the people we support. We're looking for two Support Workers to join our wonderful team on a full time, permanent basis.
Salary: £25,614 to £26,016 annual salary, hourly rate: £13.28-£13.48 / depending on experience
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham
About Hobbs Field
Hobbs Field is a registered residential care home providing care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability.
The Hobbs Field staff team are working to produce new opportunities for people both within the service and through our links with local community groups and volunteers.
We support people to live the lives they want with a focus on "Active Support" to increase people's independent living skills.
About you
About You
To become a Support Worker with us you will be:
- Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.
- Empowering people to live the life they choose.
- Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.
- A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.
- Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
- Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
- Support people to maintain their health.
If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description
.
Key skills & Qualifications and experience
Key Skills
1.
Ability to interpret information,
such as service complaints, and then redirect
them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.
2.
Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide clear and
concise advice and guidance to a range of
people
.
3.
Ab
ility
to d
eal appropriately with expressive behaviour from
the people we
support
,
and respond sensitively to their families and carers.
4.
Ab
ility
to build relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural,
religious and ethnic backgrounds.
5.
Ability to work as p
art of a team completing shared tasks in order to deliver a
service to others.
Qualifications and experience
*
Basic
literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities
in the provider plans.
*
Basic understanding of the needs
of the
people
we support
and their rights as
an individual.
*
Demonstrable successful experience of
working as part of a team.
*
Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure,
Manual Handling
-
Desirable
*
NVQ 2
/Diploma
in Care or equivalent qualification
-
Desirable
*
Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a
disability or
are
vulnerable
-
Desirable
*
Previous experience of running group activities
-
Desirable
Reward and benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our
Rewards and Benefits page.
Further information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06555.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ian Storey, Registered Manager
How to Apply:
Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
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