Support Worker

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

Location : Southdown Court, Brighton

Salary : £13.82 per hour

Hours: Min: 30 hours per week Max: 37 hours per week

Dependent on working times agreed to be worked you may be entitled to one or more of the following allowances: Unsociable hours uplift: an extra £4.51 per shift for waking nights

Sleep-in shifts: £61 per sleep-in shift (10 pm-7 am)

Sleep-In Disturbance Allowance Payment: If your sleep-in shift is disturbed for over one continuous hour but less than four, youll receive the £4.51 Unsociable Hours Allowance plus your normal hourly rate for the hours worked. If disturbed for four hours or more, youll be paid your normal hourly rate for the entire shift and still receive the £4.51 allowance.

Who are we: Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.

What youll be doing: Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in peoples lives? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different and where your support helps others live more independently and with dignity? Were looking for a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role is all about helping individuals stay connected to their community and supporting them with daily living tasks in a respectful and empowering way.

As a support worker youll encourage a sense of fun by supporting clients to access their community, including walks along the beach, cinema, shopping, and café visits, as well as activities within the service. Youll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care. Were looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Seni...