Senior Support Worker

Sabp; Ewell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a dedicated residential care setting at Derby House. You will deliver person-centred care, promote independence, and work within a Positive Behaviour Support framework to meet complex needs.

Your role includes daily living assistance, personal care, health appointments, meal preparation, activity planning, and liaison with health and social care professionals to support residents’ goals and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or similar settings is desirable.
• Ability to work within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
• Strong communication with health and social care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support to residents, promoting independence.
• Assist with personal care and health appointments.
• Support activities and outings in the community.
• Assist with meals, medication administration, and monitoring health concerns.
• Lead shifts to ensure safety and smooth operations.
• Contribute to care reviews and update care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated residential care team. The team at Derby House supports six ladies aged 40-75 with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This rewarding role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. Working within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, you will provide compassionate, tailored support, assist with daily living activities, implement care plans, and work closely with health and social care professionals to meet individual needs. You will monitor progress, contribute to care reviews, and help create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment. Our residents enjoy active and fulfilling lives, including community activities, family visits, holidays, and new experiences. You will play a vital role in supporting them to achieve their goals, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful opportunities both at home and in the community.Parking is also available for employees at Derby House. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is caring, proactive, and passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives.,

• Support individuals with daily living, promoting independence, working alongside and adhering to the persons support plan and risk assessments.
• Supporting with personal care.
• Supporting with health appointments
• Supporting people to go out to places of interest, go on holiday.
• Supporting making and cooking meals and drinks.
• Shift leading, ensuring a shift runs safely and smoothly.
• Administration of medication.
• Escalating any concerns around the health of an individual.

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 Trust 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.

• staff networks
• flexible working
• free parking
• excellent health and wellbeing support
• 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.