Support Worker (Social Care)

Southdown; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Free counselling service

25 days holiday

Job summary

Southdown is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to help adults with learning and physical disabilities live independently and with dignity. The role involves encouraging clients to engage with the community through walks, cinema, shopping, and café visits, along with supporting daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and personal care.

You will be based at Magdalene Court in Midhurst, with possible assignments at other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, or Mental Health Care Worker is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Encourage clients to connect with their community through activities like walks, cinema, shopping, and café visits, alongside supporting daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and personal care.
• Help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care in a welcoming, rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

Job description

Allowances (dependent on working times):

Unsociable hours uplift: £4.51 extra per waking night shift

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.

What you’ll be doing:

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We’re seeking a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to help individuals live independently and with dignity. Your role involves encouraging clients to connect with their community through activities like walks, cinema, shopping, and café visits, alongside supporting daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

You’ll help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, or Mental Health Care Worker is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

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:

Magdalene Court is a supported living service for 4 adults with learning disabilities, each living in their own self-contained flat. The property is a brand new, purpose built, property that has 4 self-contained flats and large communal areas. The service is located 15 minute walk away from the local town of Midhurst, public transport and other shops.

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

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)