Support Workers - The Aldingbourne Trust

Salary
£ 12.60 per hour
Location
Fontwell
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Various
Closing
3 September 2025



Support Worker – Aldingbourne Trust

Location: Various sites across Bognor Regis
Hours: Shifts including daytime, evenings, sleep-in and weekends

Contracts: Full Time 37.5, Part Time 16-25 hours, Relief / Bank Zero hour contracts

Salary: £12.60, and great benefits

Role Overview:

As a Support Worker at the Aldingbourne Trust, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to live fulfilling, independent lives. You’ll provide person-centred support across a range of settings including supported living, day services, and community-based activities. We offer Full Time 37.5 hours, Part Time 16-25 hours and Bank / Relief, we cover Day, Evening, Sleep-In 7 days a week, on a rota.

The trust supports c1800 individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, in multiple settings, including their own homes, small and medium sized projects along the Bognor Regis Coast, all living independently with daily or weekly support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build trusting relationships with individuals to understand their goals, preferences, and needs.
  • Support individuals with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, some personal care, and medication support
  • Encourage and facilitate participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.
  • Promote independence and choice in all aspects of life.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
  • Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times.

Requirements:

  • A genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
  • Experience in a care or support role is desirable but not essential.
  • A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care) is an advantage.
  • Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Access to employee wellbeing programmes.
  • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
  • Blue light card – Fully Paid for !
  • And much much more


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