Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
Location: St Botolphs, WorthingSalary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.62 per hourContract: Bank
What you'll be doing:
Do you want to make a meaningful difference?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.
As a support worker you'll 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. You'll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care. We're 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, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker, however, this is not essential and 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:
St Botolphs is a supported living service for 8 adults with learning disabilities. The property has eight self-contained flats over two floors, with four flats on each floor. Each flat has a bedroom, lounge, kitchenette and a large walk-in shower room. Each floor of the property also has a large communal lounge and kitchen area, a fully adapted bathroom with bath and shower facilities, and outside space both upstairs (balcony) and downstairs (garden). The property is in a quiet road near local amenities and public transport.
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.
Key ResponsibilitiesWhat you need for the role:
What would be nice:
Training:
We offer full training for this position so you don't need direct experience. You'll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Please note, should we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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