Support Worker for Learning Disabilities — Empower Lives

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

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.