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Support Worker & Senior Support Worker | Supported Living Service | West Sussex

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Support Worker & Senior Support Worker – Supported Living (Complex Needs)
📍 Worthing & Lancing, West Sussex
💷 £13.85 – £14.75 per hour
🕒 Full Time & Part Time Days Shifts 21.75 - 36 hours per week | Full time Night Shifts Available 35.88 hours per week
🚗 Driving licence required for day shifts (held for 1+ year)
Looking for more than just a job?
Imagine finishing work each day knowing you've genuinely changed someone's life.
At SDR, we don't just provide support - we empower adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs to build confidence, develop life skills, achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
If you're kind, patient and passionate about helping others, we'll give you all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career where every day makes a difference.
Whether you're already an experienced Support Worker or looking for a career with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose SDR?
We're proud of the supportive culture we've built. When you join SDR, you'll become part of a friendly team that genuinely cares about the people we support- and about each other.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly pay from £13.85 - £14.75
- Full paid induction and comprehensive training
- Excellent opportunities to progress into Senior, Team Leader and Management roles
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- 29 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays, pro rata)
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay (after probation)
- Life Insurance (after probation)
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Supportive managers who invest in your development
- A welcoming team where your ideas and contribution matter
- A rewarding career where no two days are ever the same
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What You'll Be Doing
You'll support adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs to live as independently as possible whilst encouraging choice, confidence and personal achievement.
Every day is different, but you may be:
- Building meaningful relationships based on trust and respect
- Supporting people with everyday routines and developing independent living skills
- Encouraging hobbies, interests and community activities
- Helping people achieve goals that are important to them
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
- Working alongside families and healthcare professionals to provide outstanding person-centred support
Senior Support Workers will also:
- Lead shifts and support the wider team
- Coach and mentor colleagues
- Help implement care plans and risk assessments
- Promote high standards of care and best practice
- Act as a positive role model within the service
About You
You don't need years of experience - we're looking for the right values.


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You'll be:
- Caring and compassionate
- Patient and understanding
- Calm under pressure
- A positive team player
- Passionate about helping people achieve their potential
Experience within Supported Living, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Residential Care or Complex Needs is welcomed but not essential. We provide full training and ongoing support.
About SDR
At SDR, our purpose is simple: to help people live meaningful, fulfilling and independent lives.
Everything we do is guided by our values:
- Kindness
- Dignity & Respect
- Calmness
- Creativity
- Responsibility
These aren't just words—they shape how we support the people we work with and how we support one another as colleagues.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for a career where you'll be valued, supported and able to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for an informal chat.
📧 careers@sdrgroup.co.uk 📞 07484 482896
Please note: These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
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