Support Worker

Southdown Housing Association; Storrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cashback

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Counselling service

25 days holiday

Job summary

Southdown Housing Association is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities at Bradbury Court, near Storrington. You will help residents live full, independent lives, with a 37-hour weekly schedule and potential shifts including unsociable hours uplift.

The role requires completion of Southdown training, an Enhanced DBS, and a compassionate, patient approach. Training is provided by the employer across Sussex facilities.

Qualifications

• A patient, empathetic approach.
• Completion of Southdown’s training in health & social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, and health protocols.
• Willingness to support intimate and personal care needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown).

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
• Based at Bradbury Court, Pulborough, with possibility to work at other locations as needed.
• Hours: 37 per week.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Health & Social Care Training

Moving and Handling

Positive Behaviour Support

Safeguarding

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Learning Disability

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: West Sussex - Storrington

Reporting To: Service Manager

Compensation: £13.49 / hour

Description

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

Location: Bradbury Court, Pulborough

Salary: £13.49 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

• Unsociable hours uplift: £4.51 extra per waking night shift
• Sleep-in shifts: £61 per shift (10pm-7am)
• 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.

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 Bradbury Court service but may be required to work at other locations as and when needed.

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

Bradbury Court is a supported living service for eight people with learning disabilities. The property is a converted barn with eight individual self-contained flats, as well as communal living areas. The property is a unique development on National Trust land near the village of Storrington in West Sussex.

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)

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you need for the role

• A patient, empathetic approach
• Completion of Southdown’s training in health & social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, and health protocols
• Willingness to support intimate and personal care needs
• Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown)

What would be nice

• Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues
• Experience handling challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of medication administration and record-keeping
• Previous professional or personal care experience
• Familiarity with Makaton or other non‑verbal communication methods

Additional Requirements (sometimes needed)

• Physical ability to assist with mobility (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, supporting bathing) and participate in activities like long walks
• A full manual driving licence may be needed to operate service vehicles and support community access
• Due to the nature of care, the post may sometimes be restricted to applicants of a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010, depending on client needs

Training

Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. You’ll gain qualifications and develop your skills with the largest housing, care, and support provider in Sussex.