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Surrey Independent Living Charity; Merstham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ILG membership

Blue Light Card access

Counselling helpline

My Mind Pal mental health app

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide daily living support for Toni in Merstham, delivering supervision and helping her stay active and connected with the community.

The role involves accompanying on outings, supporting appointments, and helping with everyday tasks in a friendly, proactive manner. 30 hours/week, pay £14.80/hr, with eligibility to ILG membership.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in daily living and community activities.
• Able to build trusting relationships and provide consistent supervision.
• Flexible and proactive in day-to-day support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and support throughout the day.
• Facilitate attendance at activities such as swimming, gym, and crafts.
• Encourage social engagement, including meals out and family visits.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Activity support

Job description

Support Worker Required for Daily and Community Support (Ref 009966)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm (30 hours per week)

Location: South Merstham, nr. Redhill

Pay: £14.80 per hour

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We are looking for a reliable, caring, and proactive Support Worker to provide consistent supervision and support Toni in her daily life.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting someone to stay active, engaged, and connected to their community.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Providing consistent supervision and support throughout the day
• Supporting attendance at regular activities such as swimming, the gym, and crafts
• Encouraging social engagement, including meals out and visiting family
• Accompanying on trips out, such as seaside visits, garden centres, and nature walks
• Attending and supporting with appointments (e.g. GP, hospital, hearing/eyesight tests, Job Centre/DWP)

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About You:

• Patient, reliable, and attentive
• Enjoys being out and about and supporting others to engage in activities
• Able to provide consistent supervision and build a trusting relationship
• Flexible and proactive in supporting day-to-day needs

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As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support
• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

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Toni is very friendly and outgoing, and this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and making a real difference to someone’s quality of life.