Work with us
Do you want to make a difference?
We’re always looking for caring people to join our friendly, supportive team providing high quality, affordable housing and specialist services across Sussex.
Jobs
We’re hiring! Take a look at the current job opportunities in our team.
We are proud to offer competitive pay within the local care sector that is above the Real Living Wage rate and local retail employers.
Working with Southdown
We pride ourselves on having a hard working, diverse workforce, and a friendly and respectful culture. We know if our employees are well supported, and engaged in our mission and values, we can deliver better services.
Our employees work in a wide range of roles. Our head office is based at Bell Lane in Lewes, though many of our employees are based at 24-hour support services for people with learning disabilities, or support people in their own homes and in community settings.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to ensuring all our employees and clients are treated equally and fairly.
How to apply for a role
Useful advice and guidance when applying for any of our vacancies.
Business excellence and our employer awards
We aim to be an excellent employer. Find out about some of our initiatives and awards.
Message from our Chief Executive
In this video, our Chief Executive, Neil Blanchard, describes what makes a career at Southdown so special and why you should apply to work with us. Neil also talks about what we prioritise at Southdown and what our key values are.
Become a Southdown Support Worker
Looking for a great role with flexibility and career prospects? If the daily 9-5 isn’t for you or you’re a parent who wants hours to fit around your family, have you considered Support Work? Whatever your circumstances, there’s a career path for you with Southdown.
Selected Stories
"The adjustments have made an ENORMOUS impact on my wellbeing"
Deputy Team Manager for Work in Mind Employment service shares how reasonable adjustments at work has enormously helped her mental health and wellbeing.
"I felt I could really make a difference"
Alice received support from our Employment Support service and is now a Peer Tutor at our Recovery College. Read her story to find out how she is supporting students with autism.
"I'm very proud to work for Southdown"
As part of Southdown's 50th Anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Brian, who has worked in our Learning Disability Support services for over three decades.
