Bank Support Worker

Southdown; Hove; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southdown is seeking a Bank Support Worker in Brighton and Hove to help adults with learning disabilities lead independent lives. You will support with daily tasks, personal care and community activities, in a flexible, zero-hours capacity.

Full training is provided, and DBS checks are funded by Southdown. If you value compassionate care in a not-for-profit setting, this role offers varied days and meaningful service to the local community.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic mindset.
• Willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care.
• Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live full, independent lives.
• Assist clients with daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care.
• Help clients access the community, including walks, cinema and cafes.

Skills

Empathetic mindset

Willingness to train

Personal care support

Relocation willingness

DBS check provided

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Learning Disability

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Brighton and Hove - Hove

Compensation: £15.07 / hour

Description

Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Location: Princes Crescent, Hove

Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.62 per hour

Hours: Bank

What you’ll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference? Southdown is a not‑for‑profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.

As a support worker you’ll encourage a sense of fun by supporting clients to access their community, including walks along the beach, cinema, shopping, and café visits, as well as activities within the service. You’ll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker, however, this is not essential and full training will be provided.

‘The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them’ – Karen, Southdown Support Worker.

Service Description:

Princes Crescent is a supported living service for 6 adults with learning disabilities. Princes Crescent is managed as two individual living areas. This is a detached house with two self-contained flats and four bedrooms with en‑suite bathrooms sharing some communal space. It lies just off Hove seafront, close to Hove town centre, public transport and local amenities.

Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and are supported to make the most of their local community while developing each client’s choice, control and independence.

Key Responsibilities

What you need for the role:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
• Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.
• You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service location or be willing to relocate
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.

What would be nice:

• Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress).
• An understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices.
• Previous care experience, either professionally or with family members.
• A Driving Licence
• Abality to cook meals from scratch
• An interest in IT and online gaming

Training:

We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.