Male Support Worker

THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training

Career development

Pay on-demand

Job summary

The Royal School for the Blind in Leatherhead is seeking a Support Worker to make every day matter. You will provide hands-on support in our supported living home, promoting independence and community involvement.

This role offers guaranteed hours, paid training and career development, and a supportive team. A full UK manual driving licence and the right to work in the UK are required; health benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to support people throughout the day
• Caring, positive and resilient mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, hands-on support to residents daily
• Engage residents in activities and community outings
• Maintain routines and structure for safety and confidence
• Promote independence and quality of life

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Active approach

Job description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £14.75 per hour (£28,821per annum) plus benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours guaranteed – stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential

Visa Sponsorship is not available: Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Make a Real Difference

We are excited to welcome experienced Support Workers to join our supported living home in Leatherhead. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours –stability you can rely on
• Paid training & career development – grow your skills with us
• Supportive team vibes – you'll never be on your own
• Stream (formally Wagestream) – access your pay when you need it
• More fantastic benefits here - www.seeability.org/appreciation

Is This You?

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
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset, enjoy being active and taking part in activities

About the home

Are you Looking for a role where you can stay active, have fun, and make a real difference?

At Leatherhead Support Service, we support people who thrive with structure, routine, and consistent support. We take a person-centred approach, offering guidance, information, and choices in a calm and encouraging way.

The people we support are active, adventurous, and love spending time in the community. Cycling, exercise, outdoor activities and cooking are a big part of their lives, so we're looking for support workers who share that enthusiasm and enjoy getting involved.

If you're positive, energetic, and passionate about helping people achieve their goals while enjoying every day to the fullest, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Learn more about the role and watch our “Day in the Life of a Support Worker” video to bring it to life!

Why This Role Matters

Every day, you’ll be supporting people with:

• Behaviours that may challenge
• Anxiety
• Autism and learning disabilities
• Positive behaviour support needs