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Southdown; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash-back

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light Card

Counselling service

25 days holiday

Job summary

Southdown is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help adults with learning and physical disabilities live independently and with dignity. You will support daily living activities and encourage clients to engage with their local community.

Full training is provided; prior health care experience is welcome but not essential. This role is based at Roman Court in Burgess Hill with varied shifts and a rewarding, empowering daily routine.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health care roles is welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to train and develop care skills.
• Good communication and empathy when supporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and with dignity in daily activities.
• Encourage community engagement through walks, cinema, shopping, and cafe visits.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and personal care as part of daily living.
• Build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care.
• Join a compassionate team at Roman Court Burgess Hill and deliver consistent support.

Job description

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

Location: Roman Court, Burgess Hill

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 20 to 37 hours per week available

Allowances (dependent on working times):

Unsociable hours uplift: £4.51 extra per waking night shift

Sleep-in disturbance: If disturbed for 1–4 hours, you get the unsociable hours uplift plus normal hourly pay for time worked. If disturbed for 4+ hours, you’re paid normal hourly rate for the entire shift plus the £4.51 allowance.

Who are we:

Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities across Sussex. We run 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes.

What you’ll be doing:

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We’re seeking a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to help individuals live independently and with dignity. Your role involves encouraging clients to connect with their community through activities like walks, cinema, shopping, and café visits, alongside supporting daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

You’ll help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, or Mental Health Care Worker is welcome but not essential, as 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:

Roman Court The service provides support for 5 people with learning disabilities. Roman Court is a purpose-built block of flats which opened in 2004. The supported living scheme comprises of the 6 self-contained flats on the top floor of the building. One of the flats functions as the office, staff sleep-in room and communal space. The property is in the centre of Burgess Hill with the railway station, bus stops and main shopping area within close walking distance.

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.

Perks and benefits:

Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.

Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.

Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.

Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.

Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)