Rehabilitation Support Worker
East Sussex County Council · Eastbourne, England
Rehabilitation Support Worker at East Sussex County Council, based in Eastbourne, England, paying £27,709 - £28,153 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £27,709 - £28,153 per annum
- Location
- Eastbourne, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
Bang in line with the market for support worker
Reference fcf1858b5e3cc116f02ca786df72da8c3ff0e8e4
About the role
Job Description
Do you want to help people to regain their independence and play a key part in getting them back on their feet? If you do, then being a Rehabilitation Support Worker might be for you. You do not need any experience, just a desire to make a difference.
As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by attending to the small and personal details that really matter. You will provide practical assistance to clients by helping them perform daily tasks whilst enabling them to get back to being independent. You will also be there to provide emotional support to promote client’s health and mental wellbeing.
The shifts are 12 hours and we are offering 24 hours - 2 days per week or 36 hours - 3 days per week.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have communication skills
- Are caring, kind and compassionate
- Can accurately record information
- Work well as part of a team
Please download the following documents for more information:
- Job description and person specification
- Applicant information leaflet
- Milton Grange intermediate care leaflet
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address 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.
Interviews will be in person at Milton Grange. Date to be confirmed but will be within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
For an informal conversation, please contact Kristen Palaj, Deputy Manager on [phone removed]
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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 regain their independence? In this job you can every day.
“There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings”. - Gary, Day Service Support Worker
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
About us
Additional InformationThis 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.
Reference: fcf1858b5e3cc116f02ca786df72da8c3ff0e8e4 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via East Sussex County Council
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