Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Counselling service

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Southdown is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help five adults with learning and physical disabilities live independently at Windebanks in Donnington, near Chichester. You will encourage clients to engage with the local community and support daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and personal care, with full training provided.

Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays across full time and part time slots; unsociable hours uplift applies and sleep-in arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care roles welcomed but not essential, full training provided.
• Ability to support daily living tasks and encourage independence.
• Empathy, patience and respectful interactions with adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage clients to participate in community activities and social outings.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and personal care.
• Support clients to build confidence, choice and independence in a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Adaptable

Supportive communication

Community engagement

Job description

Hours: Full time and part time - 24 hours (minimum) to 37 hours (maximum) per week

Working Pattern: Shifts include working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays

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:

Windebanks is a supported living service for five people with learning disabilities. The service is a detached property with five self-contained flats spread over two floors in a pleasant area of Donnington. Chichester town center is within reasonable distance, and there are shops and public transport within 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.

You will be based at Windebanks service but may be required to work at other locations as and when needed.

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)