Support Worker
Head First Ltd
Burgess HillView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£14.70 to £15.23 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Support Worker
Location: Burgess Hill (RH15)
Salary: £14.70 (weekdays) | £15.23 (weekends) | Sleep-in rate at NMW/NLW.
Bank Holidays paid at time and a half
Vacancy Type: Permanent, part-time
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Support Worker to join a small, friendly team supporting a 37-year-old man living independently in his own home following an acquired brain injury.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a structured rehabilitation programme, working alongside healthcare professionals and family members to help our client live a full and meaningful life.
You will work 2–3 shifts per week (11-hour shifts), typically between 10:30am – 9:30pm, with some flexibility required to meet the client’s needs. Additional overtime may be available to cover leave and absences.
- Supporting day-to-day living, including meal planning, cooking and shopping
- Assisting with scheduling and attending appointments
- Encouraging participation in social, leisure and community activities
- Supporting engagement in volunteering and physical activities
- Providing structure and guidance to help maintain routines
- Promoting independence, confidence and skill development
Our client enjoys a busy lifestyle, including sports and personal training sessions, and values staying active and socially engaged.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those new to care, provided you bring the right values and commitment.
- Be reliable, patient and motivated to support others
- Have good organisational and communication skills
- Be able to follow structured support plans
- Be confident supporting someone to build independence
- Hold a full UK driving licence (manual)
- Competitive hourly rates, with enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- Full support from an experienced case management team
- The opportunity to develop specialist skills in brain injury rehabilitation
- A supportive, collaborative working environment
Important Information
- An Enhanced DBS check is required (cost covered by the employer if needed)
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- This role is subject to satisfactory references
Head First recruits support staff on behalf of private clients. While you will be employed directly by or on behalf of the client, our payroll and HR teams provide ongoing support for employment and pay queries.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, ***, or sexual orientation
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First, please do not hesitate to apply.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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About the employer
private
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