Support Worker, Hove

Southdown; Brighton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care and support is seeking Support Workers in Brighton to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and fostering independence. Full training is provided, making this a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

Paid bank holidays

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic mindset required.
• Willingness to complete training in health and social care.
• Happy to support clients with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with everyday tasks like personal care and cooking.
• Encourage clients' confidence and independence through activities.
• Provide intimate personal care and support to clients with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Job description

Salary: £12.96 per hour

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Location: Brighton & Hove

Closing Date: 03/06/2025

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference? We provide accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes. As a support worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as personal care, cleaning and cooking. You’ll also encourage a sense of fun and relaxation by accompanying service users in activities such as walks along the beach, cinema sessions, cycling trips and café visits. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build service users’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We very much welcome previous 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, however, this is not essential and full training will be provided.

Service Description

Princes Crescent is a supported living service which is a short walk from the seafront in Hove. We support 6 adults with learning disabilities in their own self-contained flats and bedsits. As a support worker you will support clients to live independently, helping them to have maximum choice and control over their lives. Clients enjoy a wide range of activities, from walks along the beach to ice skating. This role includes providing intimate personal care and supporting clients whose behaviours may be seen as challenging.

‘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.

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.
• Paid bank holidays: or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

What you need for the role:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• A willingness to complete relevant training 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.
• You live within reasonable commuting distance of or be willing to relocate
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
  
  

What Would Be Nice

• 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).
• An understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices.
• Previous care experience, be it professionally or with family members.
• A Full Manual Driving Licence is preferred so that you can drive our service vehicles and help keep our residents connected to their community.
  
  

Training

We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great 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 our simple one-page application form.

Application closing date is 3rd June 2025

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

About Southdown

Contact information:

Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at [e-mail]

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

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