Support Worker in Littlehampton inLittlehampton PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£13.04 per hour PERMANENT

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Job description

Work as a Support Worker for Dimensions in Littlehampton, helping people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress and complex needs to live with greater independence. This full‑time, on‑site role pays £13.04 per hour and covers shifts between 8am and 10pm. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include personal care, supporting domestic tasks like cooking and laundry, keeping family links strong, and organising community and social activities — from bowling and theatre trips to board games and film nights. The role suits caring, dependable people who enjoy practical, hands‑on support and building meaningful relationships with residents.

Dimensions invests in your development with Care Certificate training and the award‑winning Aspire career programme, plus a free enhanced DBS check, up to 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) and a £500 recommend‑a‑friend reward. The employer is Disability Confident and offers application support and BSL recruitment materials, making this a welcoming post for a diverse range of carers. If this sounds right for you, please click the "Apply Now" button next to this advert to begin — this vacancy is also listed on jobsincare.com.

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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