Support Worker & Senior Support Worker – Supported Living (Complex Needs)
Location: Worthing & Lancing, West Sussex
Salary: £13.85 – £14.75 per hour
Hours: Full Time & Part Time | Day & Night Shifts Available
Driving licence required for day roles (held 1+ year)
Full training provided | Career progression available
Make a difference every day
Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, build confidence and live more independently?
At SDR, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are looking for caring, patient and resilient Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join our specialist supported living services in Worthing and Lancing, supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will be supporting individuals to develop new skills, overcome challenges, access their community and achieve personal goals that are important to them.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support that helps individuals live as independently as possible.
Your day may include:
✔ Building trusting relationships and providing consistent support
✔ Supporting individuals with daily routines and developing life skills
✔ Encouraging independence, confidence and personal choice
✔ Supporting access to activities and the local community
✔ Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
✔ Working alongside colleagues, families and professionals to provide high-quality support
For Senior Support Workers, you will also:
✔ Provide guidance and support to colleagues
✔ Take a lead role during shifts
✔ Support the delivery of care plans and risk assessments
✔ Help maintain excellent standards of care and practice
✔ Act as a positive role model within the team
About you
You may already have experience in:
- Autism support
- Learning disabilities
- Supported living
- Residential care
- Mental health support
- Complex needs
- Behaviour support
We are looking for people who are:
✔ Kind, patient and understanding
✔ Calm and confident when supporting people through challenges
✔ Reliable and committed
✔ Positive team players
✔ Passionate about helping others achieve their goals
Experience in supported living, autism, learning disabilities, mental health or complex needs is beneficial but not essential. Your values and attitude matter most.
Why Join SDR?
- Competitive pay rates
- Full paid training and structured induction
- Clear 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 and positive team culture
About SDR
At SDR, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Our values guide everything we do: Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility
These values shape how we support people and how we support each other as a team.
Apply Today
No CV? No problem. [email protected] or call 07484 482896 Get in touch for an informal chat about the role.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Pay: £13.85-£14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Driving (UK licence): 1 year (required)
- Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Worthing, West Sussex (preferred)
Work Location: In person
