Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
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Location: Princes Crescent, Hove
Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.62 per hour
Hours: 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:
Princes Crescent is a supported living service for 6 adults with learning disabilities. Princes Crescent is managed as two individual living areas. This is a detached house with two self-contained flats and four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms sharing some communal space. It lies just off Hove seafront, close to Hove town centre, public transport and local amenities. xgikmsk
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 Responsibilities
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Bank Support Worker in Preston employer: Southdown Careers
Southdown is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Lewes, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. With a strong focus on employee growth, our award-winning in-house training team provides opportunities for professional development, while our comprehensive benefits package, including health cost cash-back schemes and interest-free loans, ensures that your well-being is prioritised. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and strives to create a positive workplace culture.
