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Description Location: Lewes, Bexhill & Eastbourne Wellbeing CentresFull Time Salary: £27,942 per year, calculated pro rata for part time hours Hours Available: 1 x 37 full time, 1 x 30 part time hours, per weekWhat you’ll be doing: Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex. Thinking Well is a specialist service in East Sussex which works with people with complex emotional needs/Personality Disorder. People with these difficulties can struggle with regulating emotions, managing relationships, impulsivity, and self-harm.As a Recovery Specialist, you’ll provide mental health support and hope to clients in a social setting through psychoeducational and community groups. You will be expected to co-facilitate Structural Clinical Management-informed psychoeducational groups and activities as well as client forums. While most groups will be in-person at the Wellbeing Centres on a rotational basis, you may be required to run groups online. You will also use the co-production model to create safety management plans and explore mental health services or resources with clients. This role would suit candidates who want to expand on a career in mental health or develop skills working within a community group setting to support people experiencing mental health challenges.If you are passionate about providing recovery focused support to enable clients to reach their goals, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with previous relevant experience such as Mental Health Support Worker, Support Worker, Social Prescriber, Case Manager, Social Worker, Care Coordinator, Mental Health Specialist or Service Coordinator. Perks and benefits: • Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover., • Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car., • Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets., • Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors., • Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service., • Experience of mental health challenges, • You’ll need a good understanding of working in partnership to support people in a community setting, • You have knowledge of mental health services and a desire to support people in their mental health recovery work, • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown, • A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable although not essential Training:You’ll receive a comprehensive induction followed up with regular training from our award winning in house team. We’ll help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply: Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close early. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker Provide trauma informed support, safeguarding and care planning within a residential refuge setting. This is a rewarding Support Worker opportunity supporting survivors of domestic abuse with risk management, housing support and community reintegration across East Sussex. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Domestic Violence Advocate, Refuge Worker, Women’s Support Worker, Homelessness and Housing Support Worker, IDVA, Compound Needs Support Worker SALARY: £28,816 per annum plus additional payments for participation in the on-call rota LOCATION: Working at sites in Eastbourne and Seaford East Sussex with the understanding to travel to other sites in East Sussex (Bexhill, Hastings) when required. Travel would be paid as per the mileage policy. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a residential refuge service supporting survivors and their families across East Sussex. As a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you will deliver needs and risk assessments, safeguarding support and structured keywork sessions within a trauma informed residential care environment. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies including local authorities and housing benefit teams to promote independence and wellbeing. The Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker will provide crisis intervention, housing management support and practical assistance, empowering residents to rebuild their lives safely and confidently. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include: • Needs and Risk Assessments: Complete comprehensive assessments to identify risk, safeguarding concerns and support requirements, • Care Planning: Develop and review personalised support and care plans focused on safety, wellbeing and independence, • Keywork Sessions: Deliver regular one-to-one and group sessions to promote recovery and life skills, • Crisis Intervention: De-escalate challenging situations calmly using conflict resolution strategies, • Housing Management: Carry out building checks, report repairs and support room turnaround within the residential setting, • Multi-Agency Working: Liaise with local authorities, police, treatment services and voluntary organisations to coordinate support, • Benefits Support: Assist residents with enhanced Housing Benefit applications and accessing the wider benefits system, • Practical Assistance: Support residents with paperwork, appointments and move-on accommodation, • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case notes, daily logs and incident reports in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements, • On-Call Participation: Contribute to the agreed on-call rota to ensure consistent service delivery CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Previous experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse within residential care, refuge or supported housing, • Proven experience of risk management, safeguarding and public protection within a residential setting, • Experience with care planning, keywork delivery and supporting vulnerable and complex individuals, • A clear understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice, • Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary services, • Knowledge of the housing and benefits system, particularly Housing Benefit, • Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound decisions to ensure safety, • Willingness to undertake relevant training, including First Aid, • A background in residential service delivery or housing support, • Experience of processing benefit claims, • Understanding of the housing needs of survivors of domestic abuse, • Social Work qualification This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process for any successful candidate. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. CLOSING DATE: 6th March 2026 INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be held face to face TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and short covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14441 Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. 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Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker.Provide trauma informed support, safeguarding and care planning within a residential refuge setting.This is a rewarding Support Worker opportunity supporting survivors of domestic abuse with risk management, housing support and community reintegration across

Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker Provide trauma informed support, safeguarding and care planning within a residential refuge setting. This is a rewarding Support Worker opportunity supporting survivors of domestic abuse with risk management, housing support and community reintegration across East Sussex. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Domestic Violence Advocate, Refuge Worker, Women’s Support Worker, Homelessness and Housing Support Worker, IDVA, Compound Needs Support Worker SALARY: £28,816 per annum plus additional payments for participation in the on-call rota LOCATION: Working at sites in Eastbourne and Seaford East Sussex with the understanding to travel to other sites in East Sussex (Bexhill, Hastings) when required. Travel would be paid as per the mileage policy. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a residential refuge service supporting survivors and their families across East Sussex. As a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you will deliver needs and risk assessments, safeguarding support and structured keywork sessions within a trauma informed residential care environment. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies including local authorities and housing benefit teams to promote independence and wellbeing. The Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker will provide crisis intervention, housing management support and practical assistance, empowering residents to rebuild their lives safely and confidently. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include: • Needs and Risk Assessments: Complete comprehensive assessments to identify risk, safeguarding concerns and support requirements, • Care Planning: Develop and review personalised support and care plans focused on safety, wellbeing and independence, • Keywork Sessions: Deliver regular one-to-one and group sessions to promote recovery and life skills, • Crisis Intervention: De-escalate challenging situations calmly using conflict resolution strategies, • Housing Management: Carry out building checks, report repairs and support room turnaround within the residential setting, • Multi-Agency Working: Liaise with local authorities, police, treatment services and voluntary organisations to coordinate support, • Benefits Support: Assist residents with enhanced Housing Benefit applications and accessing the wider benefits system, • Practical Assistance: Support residents with paperwork, appointments and move-on accommodation, • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case notes, daily logs and incident reports in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements, • On-Call Participation: Contribute to the agreed on-call rota to ensure consistent service delivery CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Previous experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse within residential care, refuge or supported housing, • Proven experience of risk management, safeguarding and public protection within a residential setting, • Experience with care planning, keywork delivery and supporting vulnerable and complex individuals, • A clear understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice, • Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary services, • Knowledge of the housing and benefits system, particularly Housing Benefit, • Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound decisions to ensure safety, • Willingness to undertake relevant training, including First Aid, • Ability to travel across East Sussex as required DESIRABLE • A background in residential service delivery or housing support, • Experience of processing benefit claims, • Understanding of the housing needs of survivors of domestic abuse, • Social Work qualification This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process for any successful candidate. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. CLOSING DATE: 6th March 2026 INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be held face to face TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and short covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14441 Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in East Sussex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | AWD-IN-SPJ

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Specific Hours: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £12.59 per hour Location: East Sussex LCS are seeking committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work on a casual basis, covering shifts within the business as and when needed. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation. Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Residential Childcare Support Worker your role involves providing a responsive, customised and quality service to young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by Leaving Care Solutions are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Working in line with person centred risk assessments, support plans in place and liaise with support workers to provide a full handover Observe any change in behaviour ensuring appropriate actions are documented and report changes in support needs of any young person Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times, and actively seek out ways to work with the team to improve the experience of young people in the service Ensuring continuous support is provided to young people at the standards of day staff with particular focus on the safety of vulnerable people Carry out any necessary health and safety actions including any cleaning tasks required along with set policies and procedures Liaising with external agencies such as police, Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Supporting young people who need to attend the hospital or police station ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable Flexibility in their availability as the role will include weekend work Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this. Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required Excellent computer skills PERSON SPECIFICATION: You must be resilient and able to do deal with challenging and diverse behaviours positively Have strong self-awareness and commitment to acting as a positive role model Have a strong sense of personal accountability Be motivated to achieve excellence and have passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. TPBN1_UKTJ