Support Worker

Seco Support Limited are recruiting a support team for John who is getting ready to move to his new home in Peacehaven.

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:

• £28,275.00 per annum
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days
• 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 John

John is 20 years old and preparing to transition into his own home in Peacehaven. He is an energetic, funny, and intelligent young man who enjoys music, singing, and dancing.

On challenging days, he may become withdrawn, struggle with anxiety, and exhibit behaviours of concern. John needs a confident, empathetic, and experienced support team to listen to him, offer choices, and provide support both when hes thriving and when he needs reassurance. The role involves helping John adjust to his new living environment at his own pace, supporting him in activities he enjoys like exploring parks, learning new things, and using his mobility car. He has a history of trauma and requires full personal care support, medication administration, and daily communication with his close-knit family. John has a diagnosis of Severe Learning Disability, Autism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Tourettes Syndrome, Attachment Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Keratoconus. Patience and strong relationship-building skills are essential for this role.

About you

We are looking for a Support Worker who will put John first. You should be energetic, positive, and committed, with the ability to support John through tough times and help him make choices and learn new skills. You will:

• Have excellent communication
• Be resilient and have a nurturing, kind, and caring approach
• You should be flexible, reliable
• have a good understanding of sensory needs
• Be structured, honest, and a good listener

Experience with autism and behaviours that challenge is required for this role.

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 Johns journey and be part of his team, please complete an application form. We look forward to hearing from you.

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