Support Worker

Southdown; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Bognor Regis is seeking compassionate support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves helping with everyday tasks and encouraging social activities. Full training is provided, and both part-time and full-time hours are available. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits, including a health cashback scheme and interest-free loans.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card discounts

Free advice and counselling service

Paid bank holidays

Extra £4.20 per shift for waking nights

Qualifications

• Previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Nurse is desirable but not necessary.
• Able to support clients with personal care and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks such as personal care and cooking.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure a safe living environment.
• Administer medications and document health changes.

Skills

Empathy

Patient mindset

Physically fit

Education

Willingness to complete training in health and social care

Job description

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

Salary: £12.96 per hour

Hours: Part time and full time hours available - 21 to 37 per week

sleep-in shift 11pm-7am.

Waking nights: this role requires you to stay awake overnight between 11pm-7am.

Who we are:

Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support, and housing in Sussex. We’ve been helping people access stable accommodation, mental health and care services since 1972, now counting over 800 people as part of our team. We’re a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees matter, and that’s why we’re committed to creating a compassionate work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and inspired to do their best. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference?We provide accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes. As a support worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as personal care, cleaning and cooking. You’ll also encourage a sense of fun and relaxation by accompanying service users in activities such as walks along the beach, cinema sessions, cycling trips and café visits. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build service users’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We very much welcome 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.

Service Description:

Nyetimber Lodge a vibrant supported living service in Pagham, near Bognor Regis. It’s a modern purpose-built building, providing support with personal care to six adults with learning disabilities. All the clients are supported to have maximum choice and control so they can live their best life in the least restrictive way possible.


‘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.

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.
• Paid bank holidays: or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked.
• Uplifts: an extra £4.20 per shift for waking nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all clients with daily living tasks such as personal care, cooking, washing up and home chores.
• Ensure a safe living environment for clients by conducting regular safety checks, responding promptly to alarms, and implementing risk assessment protocols when needed.
• Work in a consistent manner with all clients by keeping up to date with all relevant guidelines and support plans.
• Support clients with their health by checking medication charts, administering medications, and documenting health changes.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

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 and health protocols.
• A willingness to learn and uphold safety policies, including fire safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk assessment practices.
• Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair, take long walks and help service users with tasks like bathing.
• A 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, be it 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.

How to apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.

Application closing date is Monday 9th June 2025.

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Contact information:

Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at [emailprotected]

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.