Support Worker & Senior Support Worker | Complex Needs | West Sussex

Support Worker & Senior Support Worker

Worthing & Lancing, West Sussex - £13.85–£14.75 per hour | Full Training Provided | Career Progression Opportunities

Looking for a Career Where You Can Truly Make a Difference?

We're recruiting compassionate and dedicated Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join our specialist supported living services in Worthing and Lancing.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives while being part of a friendly and supportive team.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a meaningful new career, we'll provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to succeed.

Available Roles

Support Worker

• £13.85 per hour
• Day and night shifts available
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Full UK driving licence required for day roles (held for at least 1 year)

Senior Support Worker

• £14.75 per hour
• Full-time day shifts available
• Full UK driving licence required (held for at least 1 year)
• Previous senior support or leadership experience preferred

What You'll Be Doing

You'll provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs, helping people build confidence, develop life skills, access their community and achieve greater independence.

No two days are the same. You could be:

• Supporting daily routines and activities
• Encouraging independence and personal development
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Helping people access appointments and community activities
• Promoting positive outcomes and quality of life
• Working closely with colleagues and professionals to deliver excellent support

Senior Support Workers will also support shift leadership, mentor team members and help maintain high-quality standards across the service.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Calm and resilient
• Reliable and professional
• Positive team players
• Confident communicators
• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives

Experience in supported living, learning disabilities, autism, mental health, complex needs or care is beneficial but not essential.

Your values and attitude are just as important as your experience.

Why Join SDR?

• Competitive pay rates
• Full paid training and induction
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• 29 days holiday pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Company sick pay (post-probation)
• Life insurance (post-probation)
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

About Us

At SDR, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Our values of Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity and Responsibility shape everything we do and help us create supportive environments for both the people we support and our staff.

Apply Today

No CV? No problem. Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk Telephone: 07484 482896

Get in touch for an informal chat about the role.

Important Information

These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close once suitable candidates have been identified.