Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Southdown as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Support Worker and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Support Worker and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Southdown takes an average of 1 day when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Support Worker had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Support Worker roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 1 day).
Interview felt informal and friendly. Asked for examples of situations showing behaviours which align with job description. Given time to think about answers and also ask questions at the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time you've managed a difficult situation?
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Southdown (Brighton, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
Interview process was very laid back and informal,which was at a local job fair i went to..
1:Fill out Application Form
2:Apply For DBS(Disclosure &Barring Service Certificate)..would also help your application if you are on the update service.
3:Talk To Positive Behaviour Specialist(which are general scenario questions)
3:Complete Quiz On A Laptop/Computer(5 general questions in scenarios what would you do)
4:Meet and greet some Support Workers to learn more about Southdown
5:Have Interview(very laid back informal learning about your work history,industry questions included,why you want to work with/for Southdown.
Overall this process I would rate 10/10 as it was informal/friendly/managers and Senior Staff very approachable and willing to answer any questions you may have.