Support Worker - Princes Crescent - Southdown Housing Association : Job Details

Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.Location: Princes Crescent, Hove Salary: £12.96 per hourHours: 37 hours per weekShifts are on a rolling rota basis and include one sleep in shift (11pm-7am) and a weekend shift once every 2 weeks

What you’ll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference?We provide accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes. As a support worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as personal care, cleaning and cooking. You’ll also encourage a sense of fun and relaxation by accompanying service users in activities such as walks along the beach, cinema sessions, cycling trips and café visits. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build service users’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same. 

We very much welcome 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. 

Service Description: Princes Crescent is a supported living service which is a short walk from the seafront in Hove. We support 6 adults with learning disabilities in their own self-contained flats and bedsits. As a support worker you will support clients to live independently, helping them to have maximum choice and control over their lives. Clients enjoy a wide range of activities, from walks along the beach to ice skating. This role includes providing intimate personal care and supporting clients whose behaviours may be seen as challenging.  ‘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.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.
• Paid bank holidays: or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked. 

What you need for the role:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
• Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.
• You live within reasonable commuting distance of <town> or be willing to relocate
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.

What would be nice: 

• Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges. 
• Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress).
• An understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices.
• Previous care experience, be it professionally or with family members.
• A Full Manual Driving Licence is preferred so that you can drive our service vehicles and help keep our residents connected to their community. 

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.

Application closing date is 3rd June 2025

Please note, if 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.