Support Worker - Burnside

EMEA3 Recruitment; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a full-time Support Worker for Burnside in Burgess Hill. The role offers a permanent contract and a salary of £25,583 to £25,989. Interviews are scheduled, with a Day Opportunities Manager contact for informal discussions.

The post requires empathy, excellent communication, and a commitment to dignity and respect for those supported, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy to record activities.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, First Aid, Fire procedures, Moving and Handling.
• UK driving license – desirable.
• Understanding needs and rights of individuals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care planning

Respect & dignity

Education

Adult Care Worker – Level 2

Job description

About Us

We’re looking a Support Worker to join our wonderful team on a full-time basis.

Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults’ residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make!

About Burnside

Burnside’s day opportunity hub is all on the ground floor. It has a large garden, with accessible pathways linking a small outdoor gym, covered outside seating, and plenty of shaded spots for the summer months.

The hub has a variety of identifiable, focused areas, including:

• Accessible training kitchen
• Sensory/relaxation spaces
• Art and craft studio
• Garden studio
• Computer suite
• Dedicated spaces for drama, dance and fitness

About The Job

Salary: £25,583 to £25,989
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Burnside, Burgess Hill

Interviews:11/09/2026

About You

To become a Support Worker with us you will be:

• Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.
• Empowering people to live the life they choose.
• Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow.
• A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity.
• Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support.
• Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships.
• Support people to maintain their health.

Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

1. A basic understanding of the needs of the people you will be supporting and their rights as an individual.
2. You will understand individual situations and be able to identify basic practical solutions. Be kind, supportive, encouraging and non-judgemental whilst building on people’s strengths that support people’s goals. Sharing communication at the daily handover to ensure there is a continuity of care and to write daily records for the people you support.
3. Able to communicate clearly with the people who use the service and participate in conversations with family members and paid/unpaid carers and professionals/ colleagues from time to time.
4. The ability to adapt communication appropriately and use suitable tools where needed (e.g. basic Makaton), along with being aware of the sensitivities of language when working with a diverse range of people.

Qualifications and/or experience:

• Adult Care Worker – Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. If you do not have this qualification it is expected that you will begin this immediately after your 6-month probationary period.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to record and document activities.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedures, Moving and Handling of people is also desirable.
• UK full driving license – Desirable

Rewards and Benefits

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE06416.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Edwards (Day Opportunities Manager - Burnside) at [e-mail]

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.