Oakdown House

Oakdown House 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.

Is supporting other people something that comes naturally to you?Have you gained experience by caring for a family membe...
26/05/2026

Is supporting other people something that comes naturally to you?

Have you gained experience by caring for a family member or friend and discovered a real calling to help others?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will support our residents to live fulfilling, independent lives and access activities in the community that matter to them.

About the Role
• As a Support Worker, you will:
• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in community activities and social events
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice
• Offer practical and emotional support in daily living tasks
• Work collaboratively as part of a caring and professional team
• Be a driver (preferable)

About You
• You may already have experience in care, or perhaps you have supported a loved one and feel inspired to take that next step into a professional role. Most importantly, you are:
• Naturally caring and patient
• A good listener with strong communication skills
• Positive, dependable, and respectful
• Passionate about helping others live their best lives
• Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not essential — we value your attitude and commitment just as much as experience. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Additional benefits – e.g., pension scheme, paid holiday, flexible working, subsidised gym membership, blue light card membership
If you would like to support our residents to access activities in the community and make a real difference every day, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

Apply today and start a career where your compassion truly counts.

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Burwash Common

Hours: Zero hours / Part-time / Flexible shifts available

Salary: £10.05 - £13.10 (depending on age and shifts worked)

Indoor games at Oakdown House - a fun round of Connect 4 and lots of engagement from our residents 😊
25/05/2026

Indoor games at Oakdown House - a fun round of Connect 4 and lots of engagement from our residents 😊




Birthdays are always fun at Oakdown House 🎉🎂Gifts, cards, cake and a special lunch out with friends 🎁💌🍰🥳 What a lovely w...
17/05/2026

Birthdays are always fun at Oakdown House 🎉🎂
Gifts, cards, cake and a special lunch out with friends 🎁💌🍰🥳
What a lovely way to celebrate! 😊





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Even a simple walk around Bewl Water turns into fun, laughter and giggles - fresh air, beautiful views and moments that ...
14/05/2026

Even a simple walk around Bewl Water turns into fun, laughter and giggles - fresh air, beautiful views and moments that make you smile 💚




👍 Big thumbs up for the Sea Life Centre! 🐟🐠🐡🦈Lots to see and do, topped off perfectly with an ice cream in the sunshine....
07/05/2026

👍 Big thumbs up for the Sea Life Centre! 🐟🐠🐡🦈
Lots to see and do, topped off perfectly with an ice cream in the sunshine. 🍦☀️




☀️ A Sunny Afternoon at the Park ☀️Oakdown residents and staff made the most of the sunshine with a lovely walk to the l...
30/04/2026

☀️ A Sunny Afternoon at the Park ☀️
Oakdown residents and staff made the most of the sunshine with a lovely walk to the local park, where they enjoyed a friendly game on the pétanque pitch – and even had a go on the swings!
Fresh air, gentle exercise, and great company – always a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon 🌿😊



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A trip to Merriments Gardens in the spring sunshine was the perfect adventure. After a delicious lunch in the café, they...
26/04/2026

A trip to Merriments Gardens in the spring sunshine was the perfect adventure. After a delicious lunch in the café, they ventured outside into the beautiful gardens, where Mason enjoyed feeling the warm sun on his face as he listened to the birds and took in the scent of the spring flowers. A lovely day out! 🌸☀️

A refreshing drink in the spring sunshine ☀️🥤☕These residents made the most of the lovely weather, relaxing outdoors and...
23/04/2026

A refreshing drink in the spring sunshine ☀️🥤☕
These residents made the most of the lovely weather, relaxing outdoors and enjoying some well‑earned refreshments.

A lovely trip to Bedgebury to follow the Room on the Broom adventure story trail 🧙‍♀️🌲🧹Lots of fun exploring the woods a...
19/04/2026

A lovely trip to Bedgebury to follow the Room on the Broom adventure story trail 🧙‍♀️🌲🧹
Lots of fun exploring the woods and bringing the story to life!
A magical way to enjoy the outdoors and a great story together.🌲🧹





🌶️🍲😋John and Megan were busy making chilli for their housemates, carefully preparing all the ingredients and taste‑testi...
16/04/2026

🌶️🍲😋John and Megan were busy making chilli for their housemates, carefully preparing all the ingredients and taste‑testing the side dishes along the way. Everything looks absolutely delicious. 🥄🍅👌👏
Well done to both of you! 🌶️👏





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Oakdown House, Ticehurst Road
Etchingham
TN197JR

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