Support Worker

The starting salary for this role is £24,977 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be recruiting new Support Workers and the great news is that you don't need any formal qualifications to apply for Residential Support Worker positions, you simply need to have the right qualities!

We are looking for people who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of others and who have a desire to empower and promote independence. At the moment, we have opportunities for Support Workers at Mallow Crescent, Guildford.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the role

We support people with daily living tasks and personal care, and help enable access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development, and social networks within the local community, using a person-centred approach.

The average week is 36 hours spread over 5 days and made up of a variety of shifts to support our 24-hour service at 25-30 Mallow Crescent, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey. We are happy to provide examples of shifts we require.

An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential, but Surrey County Council's mandatory training and additional specific training will be provided.

As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with and supporting Adults with learning difficulties to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
• Direct practical interactions with service users; including cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community.
• Organising the shift, communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities including report writing and attending/contributing to reviews as required.
• Engagement in planning, implementation, and delivery of care plans.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Ensuring all your training requirements are met and recorded accurately.

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your CV and Personal Statement will clearly evidence:

• An understanding of the sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
• Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
• The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, person-centred approach.
• A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.

Due to the needs of our Home residents, possession of a full UK Driving Licence and the willingness to drive is an essentially requirement for this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/05/2024.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.