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Oakdown House provides specialist residential care & support to adults with Learning Disabilities in Sussex. A great place to live and work!

Oakdown House is set in 4 acres of stunning mature gardens with lots of on site parking. We can support up to 45 residents with learning disabilities & profound physical disabilities, who live in one of 5 separate units on the site. Oakdown is a busy, happy home with lots going on! At Oakdown we follow a person centered approach, the individual is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to make a difference everyday. We are a family run and led business with lots of facilities including a swim spa which provides sensory therapy for our residents. The directors Mike and Michelle are always happy to stop for a chat & a cup of tea! We hope you like our page - feel free to share with your friends.

13/11/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Fun at The Mews! 🎃

Residents from The Mews had a wonderful time getting creative with pumpkin carving before heading off to enjoy a fantastic Pumpkin Trail at Off The Vine Vineyard.

With the autumn sunshine shining down, residents spent the day exploring the beautiful vineyard grounds, hunting for pumpkins and taking in the seasonal scenery. It was a lovely day filled with fresh air, laughter, and plenty of autumn fun! 🍂☀️🎃

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09/11/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at Oakdown House! 👻🎃

Residents and staff at Oakdown House got into the Halloween spirit as they dressed up for the annual Halloween party!

From spooky costumes to plenty of laughter, everyone enjoyed a fantastic day of fun, friendship, and seasonal celebrations. It was wonderful to see so many creative outfits and smiling faces making the most of the occasion. 🧙‍♀️🕸️🦇

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the party such a spook-tacular success! 🎉🎃

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04/11/2026

🌟 Supporting a Great Cause Together 🌟

Last month, the Friends of Oakdown House, alongside residents and staff from Oakdown House and Carricks Brook, took part in a 5K Sponsored Walk along Eastbourne Seafront.

It was a fantastic day, bringing everyone together to raise funds for the Chingari Trust in Bhopal, India. The money raised will help provide vital support, rehabilitation, and opportunities for young disabled people in the local community.

If you'd like to support this amazing cause, the JustGiving page is now open:

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/keith-dickman?utm_term=EpY5E4YKj&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

🌐 Find out more about the Chingari Trust: http://www.chingaritrustbhopal.com/

Thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and supported the event. Every contribution makes a difference. ❤️

29/10/2026

💚WE ARE HIRING! 💚

Oakdown House, Burwash Common, East Sussex

We have vacancies for Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers. (Part Time, Full Time and Bank contracts available) We also have opportunities within our Housekeeping Team.

Would you like to be part of a team that helps support adults enjoy meaningful, fun and fulfilling lives?

Whether you’re experienced or completely new to care, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at Oakdown House and build a rewarding career in a supportive, homely environment.

What we offer
• Career development and recognised qualifications
• A fun, positive and inclusive working environment
• Flexible shift patterns
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Staff incentives and rewards

Pay rates – Support - Days:
• Ages 16–17: £10.05 – £10.35 (conditions apply)
• Ages 18–20: £11.70 – £12.00 (conditions apply)
• Ages 21+: £12.80 – £13.10 (conditions apply)

Pay rates – Support - Waking Nights:
• Ages 18+: £13.10 – £13.40 (conditions apply)

Pay rates – Cleaner/Housekeeping:
• Ages 17-20: £11.70
• Ages 21+: £12.75

Requirements

30/08/2026

💚 Fun at the Scarecrow Festival!

Our residents had a fantastic time at The Butterbox Farm Scarecrow Festival 2026! ☀️🌾

💚 Making a Difference the scarecrow field, seeing all the creative designs and voting for their favourite one. There was also plenty of fun along the way, with lots of gameas to play and animals to see! 🐷🐔

A brilliant day filled with sunshine, fun and plenty of scarecrows!

💚 Making A Difference

28/08/2026

💚 A Day Out at Middle Farm! 💚

One of our residents had a lovely day out at Middle Farm! 🐓

They enjoyed exploring the trails, taking in the beautiful countryside and stopping along the way to see lots of the animals. 🐹

After all that exploring, it was time to sit back and enjoy a lovely picnic lunch in the sunshine. 🧺☀️

A wonderful day filled with animals, fresh air and plenty of happy moments! 💚

💚 Making a Difference

23/08/2026

💚 Fruit Salad Fun! 💚

A selection of fresh fruit was on the menu as everyone got stuck into making their own fruit salads! 🍓🍉

From chopping and preparing the fruit to choosing their favourite combinations, it was a lovely activity with plenty of colour, and of course, a very tasty result! 🍊🍎

A simple activity, but a great way to enjoy some time together and make something delicious. 💚

18/08/2026

💚Celebrating Niki's 25 years at Oakdown!💚

This week, we’re celebrating an incredible 25 years of service for our Registered Manager, Niki!🎉

Niki joined the Oakdown team in 2001 and, over the past 25 years, has taken on many roles before becoming Registered Manager in 2019. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Oakdown and is a truly integral part of our team.

Niki is passionate about Oakdown’s vision and values, ensuring that the people who call Oakdown home receive high-quality care in a safe, happy environment where they can live meaningful and fulfilling lives. 🌳

Mike, our Managing Director said:

"Niki is a fantastic part of our team, dedicated, hard-working and caring, for both our residents and colleagues. Congratulations to Niki on reaching this milestone — we look forward to working together for many more years!"

Congratulations, Niki! 🥂

From the whole team, thank you for 25 years of dedication, care, and commitment to Oakdown. Here’s to everything still to come! 💚

15/08/2026

💚Sports Day! 💚

Our residents and staff got involved in plenty of fun and games, from races and challenges to some very enthusiastic competition! 🏆🏃‍♂️

There were lots of smiles, plenty of cheering and, most importantly, everyone had a brilliant time getting involved and enjoying the day together. 💚

Well done to everyone who took part — we’re already looking forward to next year! 🥇👏

11/08/2026

💚 Tea, Cake & Local History 💚

Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon in Burwash, visiting St Philip's Church to learn about its fascinating history and explore the beautiful surroundings. ⛪

The trip included a well-earned cup of tea and a slice of cake, making it the perfect way to round off a relaxing afternoon together.

💚 Making a Difference

Address

Oakdown House, Ticehurst Road
Etchingham
TN197JR

Telephone

+441435883492

Website

http://www.oakdownhouse.co.uk/

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