“I feel 100% safe to be who I am at work”
Tia, a Deputy Manager in our Learning Disability services, shares her experiences of working at Southdown during the pandemic and the support she received during her transition as a woman.
“We continue to work exceptionally hard for our tenants”
Sarah tells us about the huge variety of projects she’s involved in as our Housing and Property Services Senior Manager.
“Diversity, equality, and inclusion in any workforce is vital”
Introducing Alysha Burrell, one of Southdown’s Board Members.
“By having a chink of light at the end of the tunnel it brings hope and focus”
One of our Community Navigators, Rebecca, tells us how she has adapted her support for clients during the pandemic.
“We managed to get most rough sleepers into temporary accommodation”
Our Tenancy Sustainment Officer from the Housing First service tells us how support has been adapted during the pandemic.
“We’re a community-based service so since the lockdown 50% of our work has changed”
Becky, a Manager from the Employment Support service, tells us how her team are continuing to provide support to clients during the national lockdown.
“When I was in need I needed something like the Central Access Point”
Lee tells us about her role as a CAP Navigator for the UOK Brighton & Hove mental health network in Brighton and Hove.
“This way of working completely fits into my life”
Molly tells us the benefits of being a Bank Support Worker and how the flexibility of this role has enabled her to go to uni and work as an Occupational Therapist at the same time.
“I think the spirit of Southdown is ‘can do’, it’s a positive culture”
Our Practice Development Trainer, Sharon, has worked for Southdown for 25 years. Here she tells us about the changes she has seen and what makes Southdown so special.
“The level of support, training, stability, and professionalism to keep clients and staff safe is excellent”
One of our Learning Disability Service Managers tells us why he’s been working for Southdown for over 20 years.
“The best thing about my job is knowing that I can have a really positive effect on tenants’ lives”
Introducing Simon, a member of our Financial Inclusion Team, which has been created to increase financial and digital inclusion for clients accessing Southdown’s services.
“Peer Trainers show students that you can live a good, enjoyable, fulfilling life. A meaningful life”
Meet Vicky, one of our Peer Trainers at Brighton and Hove Recovery College.