Steps 2
Steps 2 is a home care agency in Worthing, West Sussex (BN14 0AX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Steps 2
Steps 2 supports autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities in their own homes in Worthing and the surrounding area. What our support is for is widening somebody's life rather than managing it. That means asking how a person wants things done and then doing it their way, even when another way would be quicker for us, and spending time alongside somebody while they do a thing themselves rather than doing it on their behalf. We would far rather spend an hour helping a person learn something than ten minutes doing it for them. Support covers the ordinary business of a life: cooking, shopping, managing money and bills, keeping appointments, travelling about, getting to work or college, keeping in touch with family and friends, and personal care and medication where that is needed. How much we do and how much we stand back is agreed with the person and revisited as they move forward. Communication is the foundation. Not everybody we support uses speech, and learning how an individual shows what they want, and what they refuse, comes before every other decision. We record what we learn so the whole team responds in the same way, and we keep support teams small so the same people come back. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at Steps 2
- Learning disability and autism support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 29 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Steps 2 Limited compares in Worthing
Measured against the 34 home care agencies registered in Worthing.
- CQC rating
- Good. 24 of the 34 agencies (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 63%.
- Latest report
- 29 September 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other agencies has published a newer one.
- Registered
- September 2011. One of the longer established agencies. 29 of the 34 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Steps 2 Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Worthing.
The local picture: Worthing
What the numbers say about home care in Worthing, in West Sussex.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|
| Hourly care visits, South East | £28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few West Sussex agencies publish a rate.) |
| What West Sussex pays | £28.92 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,700. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 74%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 29 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 75 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.3 miles).
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.
Good to know about Steps 2 Limited
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 28 September 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Steps 2 Limited, which runs this service only.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
Common questions about Steps 2
Where is Steps 2 located?
Steps 2 is a home care agency based in Worthing, West Sussex (BN14 0AX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Steps 2 provide?
Steps 2 is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Steps 2's CQC rating?
Steps 2 is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Steps 2
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Steps 2 Limited does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Steps 2 Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Worthing.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Steps 2 Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Steps 2 Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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