East Sussex County Council
Support Worker
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Support Worker at Linden Court Day Service
Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life and are you committed to supporting people with a learning disability to get the most out of life? If you enjoy an engaging and people-focused working environment, then a role as Support Worker at Linden Court Day Service may just be what you are looking for.
No previous experience is needed, just a desire to make a difference.
You will be vital to our team who provide support to adults with a learning disability within our day service in Eastbourne. Your work will have a real and positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service and in return we can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career.
You will support people with timetabled activities to promote friendships, teach independence skills, and involve people in their local community.
As a Support Worker, within Day Services, you can make a real difference to a person’s day by providing practical assistance to clients by helping them make friends and develop social networks, along with tasks such as support when eating or maintaining a standard of personal hygiene. You will also be there to provide emotional support to promote client’s health and mental wellbeing.
This role is for 30 hrs per week and so the salary will be paid on a pro rata basis. The actual salary is £21,072 to £21,407 per annum or £13.47 to £13.68 per hour.
Our team of Support Workers provide a service to clients from 8.30am to 7pm, four days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays on a rota basis, and you will be able to bring your own skills and interest into the activities the service offers. This role includes supporting groups of people within the service and in the community to participate in learning, health, and wellbeing activities on a planned basis.
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We are looking for candidates who:
- Can converse and are at ease with clients and their advocates
- Can work effectively, both within the team and independently
- Will support with personal care, medication administration, and other health-related tasks
- Has RQF Level 1 in Maths and English or ability to pass assessment as part of the selection process
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification here for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page here and our statement on the use of AI here.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Interviews will take place in person at Linden Court in Eastbourne, week commencing 07 September 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page here for details.
At interview, you will need to confidently demonstrate:
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- How you provide support respectfully and sensitively
- Have patience and understanding when providing support
- How you record information accurately
The most rewarding part of this role is being part of making a difference to the life of a person with a learning disability. Where you can see how people grow and develop and achieve their full potential. Change your world and theirs.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page here
For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Rix, Service Manager on Mark.Rix@eastsussex.gov.uk
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to here. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to here
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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