Waking Nights Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Southdown; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities. Mill Lane in Hove hosts a 5-bed care setting where a Support Worker helps residents with daily living, personal care, and community activities, guided by detailed care plans.

The role offers 18 hours per week, with occasional waking nights (11pm–7am). Full training is provided and DBS checks are arranged by Southdown to ensure safeguarding and high-quality care.

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

• 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.
• Support clients with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Skills

Empathy

Health & social care training

Personal care support

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities. Mill Lane in Hove hosts a 5-bed care setting where a Support Worker helps residents with daily living, personal care, and community activities, guided by detailed care plans.

The role offers 18 hours per week, with occasional waking nights (11pm–7am). Full training is provided and DBS checks are arranged by Southdown to ensure safeguarding and high-quality care.