“We’re a community-based service so since the lockdown 50% of our work has changed”
Becky, a Manager from the Employment Support service, tells us how her team are continuing to provide support to clients during the national lockdown.
“By having a chink of light at the end of the tunnel it brings hope and focus”
One of our Community Navigators, Rebecca, tells us how she has adapted her support for clients during the pandemic.
“Diversity, equality, and inclusion in any workforce is vital”
Introducing Alysha Burrell, one of Southdown’s Board Members.
“We continue to work exceptionally hard for our tenants”
Sarah tells us about the huge variety of projects she’s involved in as our Housing and Property Services Senior Manager.
“I feel like I’m part of a big family”
One of our Support Workers tells us what it’s like to work with clients with learning disabilities who are living in our Supported Living services.
“I feel 100% safe to be who I am at work”
Tia, a Deputy Manager in our Learning Disability services, shares her experiences of working at Southdown during the pandemic and the support she received during her transition as a woman.
“I think the spirit of Southdown is ‘can do’, it’s a positive culture”
Our Practice Development Trainer, Sharon, has worked for Southdown for 25 years. Here she tells us about the changes she has seen and what makes Southdown so special.
“The level of support, training, stability, and professionalism to keep clients and staff safe is excellent”
One of our Learning Disability Service Managers tells us why he’s been working for Southdown for over 20 years.
“The best thing about my job is knowing that I can have a really positive effect on tenants’ lives”
Introducing Simon, a member of our Financial Inclusion Team, which has been created to increase financial and digital inclusion for clients accessing Southdown’s services.
“Peer Trainers show students that you can live a good, enjoyable, fulfilling life. A meaningful life”
Meet Vicky, one of our Peer Trainers at Brighton and Hove Recovery College.
“Southdown makes a conscious effort to make teams as diverse as possible”
Introducing one of our Service Managers at a Supported Living Service who tells us about his career at Southdown and why he enjoys working with clients in our learning disabilities services.
“People with learning disabilities are just people like everybody else”
Meet Newman, a Service Manager at one of our Supported Living Services in Brighton.