Support Worker- Peripatetic | West Sussex
2026 Peripatetic Support Worker (ASC West Sussex)
Location: West Sussex – Lancing, Worthing & Hassocks
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time
Contract: Permanent
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.
Looking for a Support Worker role with variety?
SDR is looking for a Peripatetic Support Worker to join our team, providing flexible staffing support across our bespoke services throughout West Sussex, including Lancing, Worthing and Hassocks.
This role gives you the opportunity to work with different teams and support individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs across a range of services.
You will normally be allocated to one service for your full shift. Your allocated service may vary from shift to shift depending on staffing needs, but you would not generally be expected to travel between services during the working day, except in exceptional or emergency circumstances.
You will therefore need to be flexible about where you work and able to travel independently to our services across West Sussex.
Mileage is paid at £0.55 per mile for eligible work-related travel beyond your normal commute.
What you'll be doing
Providing person-centred support to individuals across our services
Supporting people with their daily routines and promoting independence
Building positive relationships with the people we support
Supporting activities, appointments and community outings
Assisting with personal care where required
Working alongside different teams and adapting to different service environments
Supporting individuals with different needs and routines
You will need
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
The ability to travel independently to different SDR services for your allocated shifts
A caring, reliable, and flexible approach
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is:
Compassionate, patient, and reliable
Positive and approachable
Confident working with different people and teams
Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
Comfortable working at different SDR services from shift to shift
Previous care or support experience is desirable. Full training and support will be provided.
What we offer
Annual leave, including Bank Holidays – pro rata and subject to contracted hours
Fully paid induction and comprehensive training
Specialist training and ongoing development
Supportive managers who invest in your development
Company pension – 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, subject to eligibility
Group Life Insurance – 2 x annual salary after six months' service, subject to eligibility
Employee Referral Bonus – £200 on appointment + £300 after one year (T&Cs apply)
Company sick pay following successful completion of probation
Paid DBS check – conditions apply*
Christmas parties and regular staff events
Amazon voucher on your birthday
About SDR Group
At SDR, our values are Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity and Responsibility.
These values guide the support we provide to the people we care for and how we work together as a team.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship.
An Enhanced DBS check is required. We cover the cost of your DBS, with the cost only reclaimed if you leave within your first six months of employment.
SDR is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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Screening Questions
- How do you see your personal values aligning with the values of our Company?
- What specific skills and experiences do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position?
- Do you have experience supporting individuals who may present with dysregulated behaviours?
- Do you hold a current, valid UK driving licence?
- Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship?
- Do you have any questions for us, or further information you would like to provide us with?
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