Bank Support Worker

Southdown Housing Association; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southdown Housing Association in Worthing is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities across Sussex. You will help clients access the community and support daily living tasks in a compassionate, empowering manner.

The role offers a bank/zero-hours schedule with a pay rate of £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) and full training. Location is South Farm Road, Worthing, with DBS clearance provided by Southdown.

Qualifications

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• Willingness to complete health and social care training, moving and handling, and safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS check paid by Southdown.
• Live within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
• Experience with learning disabilities or mental health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities to access their community and enjoy activities.
• Help with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care.
• Encourage independence and confidence through empowering care.
• Attend full training provided by the employer.

Skills

Patient mindset

Empathy

Willingness to train

Community engagement

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Learning Disability

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: West Sussex - Worthing

Reporting To: Service Manager

Compensation: £15.07 / hour

Description

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

Location: South Farm Road, Worthing

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:

South Farm Road is a supported living service for 6 adults with learning disabilities. The house has been converted into five individual bedrooms and an annexe flat, all with en‑suite bathrooms. There is also a staff office and a fully equipped communal kitchen/dining area. This is a detached house in the Broadwater area of Worthing, and is close to local shops, cafes and amenities and has good public transport links to Worthing town centre.

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.

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.