Senior Support Worker

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Location:

Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £14.52 per hour (£28,314 per annum) plus benefits

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Driving Licence:
Manual UK licence essential

Visa Sponsor ships:
Not available

We are excited to welcome an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential home in Leatherhead. If you lead with empathy, champion quality of life, and believe in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.

At See Ability
, we support people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live the lives they choose, and every day, you can see the difference your support makes.

• Guaranteed hours – peace of mind and consistency
• Paid training and clear development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive team – you’re never on your own
• Access to Stream (formerly Wagestream) – access your pay when you need it

• Do you stay calm when things take time?
• Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?
• Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?

This is a physical, hands‑on role
, and to succeed you’ll have:

• Good spoken and written English
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideal
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A full UK manual driving licence
• Experience with administering medication
• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities
• QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to undertake a level 3 in Health & Social Care, and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living

If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll help people live fuller, more independent lives by:

• Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtime
• Planning and enjoying person‑centred activities – walks, swimming, shopping and trips out
• Building trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
• Keeping clear and accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues and professionals

This role places strong importance on building relationships as well as providing practical support.

Surrey Views is a vibrant residential home where adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss are empowered to live life their way. We celebrate individuality, encourage choices, and make every day meaningful.

Our community is active and full of life – whether it’s exploring Leatherhead Town Centre, enjoying music lessons, getting creative with arts and crafts, or tending to the garden.

You'll be making a real impact with people who have:

• Physical disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Mental health conditions
• Autism and learning disabilities
• Visual impairments

If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands‑on, heart‑led, and brilliant.

Do you want more than a job? Are you looking for a role where small moments make a big difference?

We’re looking for a person‑centred, supportive, and energetic Senior Support Worker.

• Guaranteed hours & paid training
• Stream pay‑access system
• Friendly, supportive team

See Ability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment.

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
• Identity, current address, and right‑to‑work verification
• Health declaration to ensure medical suitability
• Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults

All checks are completed at See Ability’s expense before a start date is confirmed.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process
• In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part
  1)

For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.