Support Worker

Job description

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

Location: Roman Court, Burgess Hill
Salary : £13.45 per hour + shift allowances
Hours : 25 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:
Roman Court The service provides support for 5 people with learning disabilities. Roman Court is a purpose-built block of flats which opened in 2004. The supported living scheme comprises of the 6 self-contained flats on the top floor of the building. One of the flats functions as the office, staff sleep-in room and communal space. The property is in the centre of Burgess Hill with the railway station, bus stops and main shopping area within close walking distance.

Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives an...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burgess Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English