Support Worker for Josh
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seco Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are recruiting Support Workers for Josh. Josh will be moving to his own home in Eastbourne.
Josh needs Support Workers who are going to take the time to build a trusting relationship with him and support him to experience new adventures.
Josh is moving from Newcastle to Eastbourne, some staff will need to initially travel to meet and get to know Josh in his current setting, so they are a familiar face when he moves home.
Please note that we do not offer UK work visa sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
£14.75 per hour
28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days (1 for each year of service)
Company pension
Full induction & ongoing paid training
Retail discounts
Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous professional & personal development
Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Josh
Josh is a young man described by those people that love him and know him best as ‘funny and cheeky’. Josh has a wicked sense of humour, and his mischievous laugh gives him away when he is thinking something cheeky. Josh is affectionate and loving, and it is well worth taking the time to get to know him. When he’s built trust in you, you can support him to unlock opportunities, which can lifechanging!
Josh is non-verbal, though extremely communicative through his extensive use of Makaton. Josh is keen to support others to understand him, though can get frustrated when his wants and needs are not understood. Josh is autistic, has a learning disability and bipolar disorder, and experiences anxiety. Much of Josh’s anxiety stems from previous traumatic experiences, so a trauma informed approach is vital when supporting Josh and understanding his behaviours which can be perceived as challenging.
Josh is in a hospital in Newcastle and will be moving back to Sussex to be near his family. Josh has a great relationship with his family, and they are very important to him. They visit and communicate on a regular basis.
Josh enjoys listening to music, swimming, going for walks and drives and spending time with his family. Josh enjoys accessing the community, including visits to Starbucks and going out to eat in a quiet place. Josh would love to sit in to eat at McDonalds one day. Josh needs a consistent, supportive and confident team to support him to try new activities.
About you
You will:
Presume competence – just because Josh does not communicate verbally, it does not mean he cannot understand you
Take a trauma informed approach to support Josh, understanding that his behaviours may be a result of his past experiences
Put Josh first and see him for the amazing person he is
Be willing to work through ups and downs and stand by Josh
Have lots of energy and a good sense of humour
Use initiative and plan fun things to do with Josh’s guidance
Be willing to learn about Josh through training provided by Seco Support and those that know Josh best in order to support Josh with a person-centred approach
Work as part of a supportive team to support Josh to reach his full potential
Preferred previous experience
Have experience supporting someone who is autistic
Have experience in using Makaton and / or be willing to learn
Have experience of supporting people who may express their feelings through behaviours that some people find challenging
Have experience of managing medication
Qualities
Bring a lively, friendly, and caring personality
Have a good sense of humour and be able to share jokes and pranks
Be trustworthy, loyal, and upfront, with strong boundaries
Follow routines and be flexible and creative when needed
Communicate well and be reliable and supportive
Be committed
Josh will be supported over a 24-hour period which will consist of day shifts and waking nights.
Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning. Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
If you want to join Josh’s journey and be part of his team, please complete an application.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Josh needs Support Workers who are going to take the time to build a trusting relationship with him and support him to experience new adventures.
Josh is moving from Newcastle to Eastbourne, some staff will need to initially travel to meet and get to know Josh in his current setting, so they are a familiar face when he moves home.
Please note that we do not offer UK work visa sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
£14.75 per hour
28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days (1 for each year of service)
Company pension
Full induction & ongoing paid training
Retail discounts
Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous professional & personal development
Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Josh
Josh is a young man described by those people that love him and know him best as ‘funny and cheeky’. Josh has a wicked sense of humour, and his mischievous laugh gives him away when he is thinking something cheeky. Josh is affectionate and loving, and it is well worth taking the time to get to know him. When he’s built trust in you, you can support him to unlock opportunities, which can lifechanging!
Josh is non-verbal, though extremely communicative through his extensive use of Makaton. Josh is keen to support others to understand him, though can get frustrated when his wants and needs are not understood. Josh is autistic, has a learning disability and bipolar disorder, and experiences anxiety. Much of Josh’s anxiety stems from previous traumatic experiences, so a trauma informed approach is vital when supporting Josh and understanding his behaviours which can be perceived as challenging.
Josh is in a hospital in Newcastle and will be moving back to Sussex to be near his family. Josh has a great relationship with his family, and they are very important to him. They visit and communicate on a regular basis.
Josh enjoys listening to music, swimming, going for walks and drives and spending time with his family. Josh enjoys accessing the community, including visits to Starbucks and going out to eat in a quiet place. Josh would love to sit in to eat at McDonalds one day. Josh needs a consistent, supportive and confident team to support him to try new activities.
About you
You will:
Presume competence – just because Josh does not communicate verbally, it does not mean he cannot understand you
Take a trauma informed approach to support Josh, understanding that his behaviours may be a result of his past experiences
Put Josh first and see him for the amazing person he is
Be willing to work through ups and downs and stand by Josh
Have lots of energy and a good sense of humour
Use initiative and plan fun things to do with Josh’s guidance
Be willing to learn about Josh through training provided by Seco Support and those that know Josh best in order to support Josh with a person-centred approach
Work as part of a supportive team to support Josh to reach his full potential
Preferred previous experience
Have experience supporting someone who is autistic
Have experience in using Makaton and / or be willing to learn
Have experience of supporting people who may express their feelings through behaviours that some people find challenging
Have experience of managing medication
Qualities
Bring a lively, friendly, and caring personality
Have a good sense of humour and be able to share jokes and pranks
Be trustworthy, loyal, and upfront, with strong boundaries
Follow routines and be flexible and creative when needed
Communicate well and be reliable and supportive
Be committed
Josh will be supported over a 24-hour period which will consist of day shifts and waking nights.
Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning. Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
If you want to join Josh’s journey and be part of his team, please complete an application.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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