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Driver
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Department: Learning Disability
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: East Sussex - Seaford
Reporting To: Service Manager
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
Location: Wynford House, Seaford
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Rostered hours including Bank Holidays, Evenings and Weekends
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 driver you’ll transport clients from the service to various locations, such as appointments and going shopping. You’ll assist clients in and out of the vehicle, and ensure they’re safe and supported while being transported. You’ll also ensure the vehicle is kept clean and carry out weekly vehicle maintenance checks.
Experience in a similar role would be helpful but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Driver, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, 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.
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Service Description
Wynford House is a large residential care home on the outskirts of Seaford for 11 adults with learning disabilities.
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.
Perks and benefits
- Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
- Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
- Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
- Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
- Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)
Knowledge, skills and experience
What you need for the role:
- A full manual UK driving licence is essential as you'll be driving our Service Vehicles to help keep our residents connected to their community.
- Excellent customer service with a high standard of care and consideration.
- A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, including moving and handling.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge – tyre pressure, oil checks, etc.
- You’re physically fit, able to assist with loading and unloading a wheelchair into a vehicle.
- You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service or be willing to relocate.
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
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What would be nice:
- Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
- Previous experience transporting clients is desirable.
Training
We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
The application closing date is 17th November 2026.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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