Looking for a great role with flexibility and career prospects?
Meet us in person – and interview on the day
We’re recruiting support workers for our state-of-the-art flagship service in East Brighton. Join us on 16 March to meet the team, learn about the role, and apply – we’ll be holding interviews on the day.
Support Worker Recruitment Event
When: Monday 16 March 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: The Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE
Salary: £13.34 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package
The service:
This is a flagship service for six adults with learning disabilities. Each person has their own purpose-built flat with a small garden. Our clients have mainly moved out of long-stay hospitals or school environments into the community, and you’ll support them to live as independently as possible.
What will happen at the event:
As little or as much as you like! Our team will be there to talk you through the positions, service, and benefits. If you’d like to apply for a position, you can do this on the day – we’ll also be holding interviews on the day.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need qualifications or experience to be a support worker. You need to have a good sense of fun, a consistent approach, and be able to stay calm under pressure.
What to bring:
It’s useful to bring your CV, but it’s not essential. No appointment needed – drop in any time between 10am and 4pm.
Can’t make it? You can apply anytime on our website: careers.southdown.org
Questions? Email: recruitment@southdown.org
Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants.
‘The best thing about my job is the clients’
Karen, one of our Support Workers, explains why she loves her job and what has kept her at Southdown for so many years.
If the daily 9-5 isn’t for you or you need hours around your family, support work at Southdown offers real flexibility. Whatever your circumstances, there’s a career path for you.
Support people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently. No experience needed – we provide full training, and you can choose your hours to fit your lifestyle. Gain qualifications and build a career with Sussex’s largest housing, care and support provider.
As a Southdown Support Worker you will…
- earn £12.10 – £13.31 per hour (depending on location)
- receive a fantastic staff benefits package including £100 probation award, refer a friend cash award, birthday gift card, plus much more
- assist with support and care services to people who have learning disabilities and sometimes physical disabilities, within their own home and out in the community
- support clients to continue to develop skills and confidence in all aspects of daily life
- be allocated to one of our services in Sussex based on your location
- be compassionate, creative and have a good sense of humour
- not need experience as we offer a full and thorough training and induction package, as well as a supportive team environment to work in
You can also become a Bank Support Worker…
This role is ideal for people who may be looking to take a step into support work or those with a flexible approach to work. As a Southdown Bank Support Worker, you will have the same role as our permanent staff members, with the following differences:
- you will provide cover in services when permanent Support Workers are on leave, off sick or on training courses. This can be planned well in advance or at short notice. The more flexible you are, the more work you could be offered.
- you will earn £12.88 per hour (depending on the service)
Social events
We hold several events throughout the year where staff and clients across our Learning Disability Support Services come together to have fun.
Check out this video of our 2024 Summer Fiesta, where staff and clients attended the day filled with music, magic, stalls, and competitions.
We also had entertainment , as our Headliner DJ and Youtuber – our fantastic client Ross, played the best tunes!
We have 26 learning disability services across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. You can keep up to date with job opportunities and see what our employees and clients have been up to recently by following us on Facebook @SouthdownCareers.
Ready to apply?
Visit our jobs page to find out information on our current vacancies and to apply.
Learning Disability Support
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