Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

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

Seaford

£12.96 per hour plus allowances.

• Unsociable hours uplift: £4.40 extra per waking night shift
• Sleep‑in shifts: £61 per shift (10:00 pm–7:00 am)
• 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 £4.40 allowance.

30 to 37 per week

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.

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, their characters and just enjoying life with them — Karen, Southdown Support Worker.

Wynford House is a large residential care home on theaford for 11 adults with learning disabilities.

Clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and to make the most of their local community while developing each client’s choice, control and independence.

• 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 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.
• 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked).

• 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)

• Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health issues
• Experience handling challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of medication administration and record‑keeping
• Previous professional or personal care experience
• Familiarity with Makaton or other non‑verbal communication methods

• Physical ability to assist with mobility (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, supporting bathing) and participate in activities like long walks
• A full manual driving licence may be needed to operate service vehicles and support community access
• Due to the nature of care, the post may sometimes be restricted to applicants of a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010, depending on client needs

Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. You’ll gain qualifications and develop your skills with the largest housing, care and support provider in Sussex.

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one‑page application form.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be…