Support Worker

Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Location

Lennox Court, West Sussex - Chichester

Salary

£13.49 per hour

Hours

16 to 37 hours per week

Allowances (dependent on working times)

Unsociable hours uplift

£4.51 extra per waking night shift

Sleep-in shifts

£61 per shift (10pm–7am)

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

Lennox Court is a supported living service for 6 adults with learning disabilities. Lennox Court is a purpose-built, one storey building in the Parklands area of Chichester. The property has six self-contained flats – each with a specially-adapted bathroom. There is a communal lounge, dining room and kitchen where clients can socialise and take part in activities. The building is very close to the centre of Chichester (about 10 minutes’ walk) and train station (15 minutes’ walk), with frequent local buses.

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 Lennox 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)