Support Worker

Southdown; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southdown seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in Bognor Regis, enhancing their independence and quality of life. This rewarding role offers full training, flexible shifts including waking nights, and various perks while engaging in meaningful daily interactions with the clients.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

Paid bank holidays

Uplifts for waking nights

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete training in health and social care.
• Ability to push a wheelchair and assist with physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks like personal care and cooking.
• Ensure safety by conducting checks and responding to alarms.
• Assist with medication management and health changes.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Physical Fitness

Job description

Application Deadline: 9 June 2025

Department: Learning Disability

Location: West Sussex - Bognor Regis

Compensation: £12.96 / hour

Description

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!

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


sleep-in shift 11pm-7am.

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

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.