Support Worker

TieTalent; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,729 - 20,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Potential allowances for unsociable hours

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A care support provider is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives. Responsibilities include supporting clients with personal care, promoting independence, and encouraging community activities. Training will be provided, and candidates should possess a patient mindset and a willingness to assist with intimate care needs. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Must complete training in health and social care.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full manual driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with learning disabilities in daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence and community engagement.
• Assist with personal care needs.

Skills

Patient and empathetic mindset

Ability to support with personal care

Experience with clients with learning disabilities

Understanding of medication types and practices

Job description

Overview

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Location: Alinora Crescent, Goring by Sea

Salary: £12.96 per hour

Hours: 20 to 37 per week (dependent on working times agreed). You may be entitled to one or more of the following allowances:

• Unsociable hours uplift: an extra £4.40 per shift for waking nights
• Sleep-in shifts: £61 per sleep-in shift (10pm-7am)
• Sleep-In Disturbance Allowance: If a sleep-in shift is disturbed for over one continuous hour but less than four, you receive the £4.40 Unsociable Hours Allowance plus your normal hourly rate for the hours worked. If disturbed for four hours or more, you are paid your normal hourly rate for the entire shift and still receive the £4.40 allowance.

What you’ll be doing

Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives. You will help clients access their local community and support them with daily living tasks in a respectful and empowering way. This role involves encouraging independence, dignity, and connection to community activities.

You will be based at Alinora service but may be required to work at other locations as needed. You will support clients with community activities (e.g., walks along the beach, cinema, shopping, café visits) and with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care.

About the employer

Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from candidates with 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. Training will be provided if needed.

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you need for the role:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• To complete the relevant training provided by Southdown in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
• Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.
• An Enhanced DBS check (paid by Southdown).
• A full manual driving licence.

Desirable experience

• 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).
• Understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices.
• Previous care experience, either professionally or with family members.
• Understanding of Makaton or non-verbal communication.

Sometimes required

Certain aspects of this role may vary based on current needs. The following requirements may be essential at recruitment time depending on team capabilities and client needs:

• Physical ability to assist with mobility and personal care tasks (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, long walks, bathing).
• A full manual driving licence may be required to operate service vehicles.
• In some cases, the post may be restricted to applicants of a particular sex under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, where an occupational requirement applies.

Training and how to apply

Training is provided for this position. You’ll gain qualifications, develop skills, and build a 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 the simple one-page application form.

Note

Please note that if a large number of applications are received, this position may close before the advertised closing date. We encourage early applications.