Support Worker, Community Health

Job Introduction

This role has a starting salary of £27,634 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week. This salary will be pro-rated for part time working.

We have a vacancy for a full time Support Worker and are looking for individuals who are seeking a role that will allow them to make a difference to vulnerable adults living in Supported Living accommodation in Walton-on-Thames. The role is motivated and committed to improving the lives of others and to empowering and promoting independence. The role will enable you to have a significant positive impact on the lives of our residents and is extremely rewarding.

Please be aware that unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

• Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancements – 50% extra pay per hour worked
• Sleep‑in Enhancement - £45 per sleep‑in
• The opportunity to gain professional social care qualifications, including The Care Certificate
• Free on‑site parking for staff
• All training hours are paid
• DBS check paid for by Surrey County Council
• A thorough induction and shadowing with experienced team members to ensure you have all the skills you need to succeed

The role is based in Service Delivery, which is the provider arm of the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care directorate. Service Delivery provides direct care to individuals living in their own homes and in‑house residential establishments across Surrey, including Rodney House. The service is registered with the Quality Care Commission (CQC) and works in accordance with good practice guidance and standards.

Our Vision is to provide outstanding services and be an employer of choice with highly trained, passionate and dedicated staff. Our Supported Living homes for adults with learning difficulties are inspected on a regular basis and we are very proud of the quality of our services for adults within Surrey. We have invested in our services, and staff, and plan to continue this in order to achieve and sustain a service that is ambitious, innovative and responsive to the needs of service users within our care.

An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential for anyone interested in this role but prior experience working within social care is not, as full training will be provided. As a Support Worker your main responsibility will be working with and supporting Adults with learning difficulties to create positive outcomes and promote independence. You will undertake direct practical interactions with service users;

including cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community. For those residents you are supporting, you will also engage planning, implementation and delivery of care plans.

Aside from direct support for our residents, you will also have the responsibility of organising shifts and communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities. You will also have the duty of working in partnership with other agencies, creating reports and attending and contributing to reviews as required. You will receive Full Induction Training (including mandatory training), as well as the opportunity to undertake further Personal Skills Training under regular staff supervision.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to apply for Support Worker positions; you simply need to have the right qualities and behaviours:

• Knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities, ensuring a compassionate and supportive approach.
• A willingness to encourage and support people…