Registered Nurse (Learning Disability Service)
Location: Lancing, West Sussex
Hours: 15 hours per week (2 shifts) – with opportunities for additional hours across our complex needs services
Salary: £24.00 per hour
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN or RGN) with LD experience to join our specialist supported living service in Lancing.
You'll provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care for a young adult with autism, a learning disability, epilepsy and complex health needs, helping them to live as independently as possible while achieving the best possible health outcomes.
What you'll be doing
- Leading on health assessments and Health Action Plans
- Monitoring and responding to changes in physical and mental health
- Safely administering medication in line with NMC standards
- Supporting complex clinical needs, including epilepsy and PEG feeding
- Working closely with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals
- Providing clinical guidance and support to the wider care team
- Promoting safeguarding, quality and person-centred care
Who we're looking for
- RNLD, RMN or RGN qualification
- Current NMC registration with no restrictions
- At least 1 year's post-registration experience
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex health needs, including epilepsy
- A caring, proactive approach and excellent communication skills
Why join SDR?
- A meaningful clinical leadership role in a specialist service
- Opportunities to increase your hours across our complex needs services
- Supportive management team and multidisciplinary working
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A small, person-centred service where your skills and ideas make a genuine difference
- Be part of a values-led organisation committed to delivering outstanding care
What we Offer
- 87 hours annual leave (Including bank holidays)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility)
- Structured induction programme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Strong and supportive senior leadership team
- Employee referral bonus (£200 + £300 after 1 year)
- Company sick pay (post-probation)
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 the people we care for and how we support each other as a team.
Apply Today
[email protected] or call 07484 482896
Important Information
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: 27th July 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Pay: From £24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- managing complex clinical needs (e.g. epilepsy, PMLD): 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC registration (without conditions) (required)
- UK drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
