Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,824 to £27,254 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Field Cottage, Ringmer, BN8 5LL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2535 |
Summary
Are you interested in people and can support someone who needs help to live their best lives? If so, we have the job for you!
We are looking for x 4 Support Workers across two of our Supported Living services in Hailsham and Ringmer, with hours varying from 15hrs-37hrs. Your role will involve working alongside adults with a learning disability to help them to realise their potential, live life to the full, build independent skills and live their best life. The role is varied, no two days will be the same.
Shift hours will be between 7.30am-10pm with weekend working.
Worried that you don’t have the right skills? Our aim is to build a team where your uniqueness will enhance the service people receive. Whether you have previous experience in the field or you are new to working with people with a learning disability, your life skills, great attitude and desire to support people to lead fulfilling lives is why we want to hear from you.
We are passionate about our staff, which is why we’ll do everything we can to help you to develop both personally and professionally through your time with us.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
Have communication and organisational skills
Are self-motivated
Are committed to providing support.
Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
Have an ethos of working together
We are looking for x 4 Support Workers across two of our Supported Living services in Hailsham and Ringmer, with hours varying from 15hrs-37hrs. Your role will involve working alongside adults with a learning disability to help them to realise their potential, live life to the full, build independent skills and live their best life. The role is varied, no two days will be the same.
Shift hours will be between 7.30am-10pm with weekend working.
Worried that you don’t have the right skills? Our aim is to build a team where your uniqueness will enhance the service people receive. Whether you have previous experience in the field or you are new to working with people with a learning disability, your life skills, great attitude and desire to support people to lead fulfilling lives is why we want to hear from you.
We are passionate about our staff, which is why we’ll do everything we can to help you to develop both personally and professionally through your time with us.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
Have communication and organisational skills
Are self-motivated
Are committed to providing support.
Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
Have an ethos of working together
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