Senior Support Worker

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Epsom to join the Learning Disabilities Directorate. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with learning disabilities in meaningful activities, assisting with personal care, and ensuring medication compliance. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, driving skills, and experience in a mental health setting. This role offers a salary range of £26,240 to £27,928 annually and good opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in working with people with learning disabilities or in a mental health setting.
• A UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in meaningful activities for independence.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Drive various vehicles as required by service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confident use of IT

Driving skills

Education

NVQ 3 / Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Support Worker to join Ashmount, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate.

Ashmount is a residential service for up to six individuals who have a learning disability, autism and behaviour of concerns. We provide intensive support and a wide range of activities from our care service, which has excellent facilities and is set in its own large, secluded grounds.

We are looking for team members who are focussed on promoting people's rights, choices and independence and ensuring they live full and active lives.

• The post holder will work positively and proactively with colleagues and develop up-to-date knowledge of best practice and ranges of approaches within learning disability services and CQC requirements.
• Work alongside registered nurses and support people to access the community.
• Opportunities for joint working with other disciplines and agencies are integral to the role.
• Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to work flexibly in various locations across the Trust.
• Excellent communication skills and confident use of IT are key in this role.

For informal visits, further information or questions please contact Asha Rampersad on 01372 203063.

Main duties of the job

• Support people using the service with their individual preferences to promote and engage in a meaningful individualised activity programme which promotes as much independence as possible.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing, etc.) in accordance with individual's support needs.
• Be a confident and competent driver who can drive a range of vehicles across all distances, local or national depending on the needs of the service.
• Ensure a high standard of activities and excursions is planned and executed, and that new activities are introduced as appropriate.
• Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any change in the person.
• Actively contribute to the review and development of plans, assessments and reports.
• Liaise with the staff team, manager, day services, local community team and external agencies in relation to activities.
• Administer and support individuals with their medication needs in line with the service's requirements.
• Supervise support workers within the service, providing support and guidance on good practice.
• Provide person‑centred support as identified within the care plan, ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Help maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person Specification

• NVQ 3 / Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A UK driving licence
• 12 months experience in working with people with learning disabilities or in a mental health setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£26,240 to £27,928 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.