Senior Support Worker

SeeAbility; Redhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Wagestream access

Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking a Senior Support Worker for maternity leave cover in Redhill, Surrey. The role offers 37.5 hours per week on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension and a salary of £14.30 per hour (£27,885 per annum pro‑rata) plus benefits. Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

You will work 1:1 and in teams supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and other needs, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care while upholding SeeAbility’s values.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written).
• Be a supportive team player who leads by example, professional, calm under pressure, and committed to exceptional support.
• Oversee daily tasks, helping the deputy manager with staff performance, development, and appraisals.
• Take ownership of delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Help set and achieve meaningful short and long‑term goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks and staff development under the deputy manager.
• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care to service users.
• Plan and support activities to meet individual goals and wellbeing.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: £14.30 per hour (£27,885 per annum pro-rata) plus benefits
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week - Guaranteed, stability you can count on
Contract: 9-month fixed-term contract, with a review after 8 months and the potential for an extension.
Driving Licence: Desirable but not essential
Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours– because your time is valuable
• Paid training & career development– grow with us
• Supportive team vibes– we’ve got your back
• Wagestream– access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You’ll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Be a supportive team player who leads by example, professional, calm under pressure, and committed to exceptional support
• Oversee daily tasks, helping the deputy manager with staff performance, development, and appraisals
• Hold a Level 2 QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work toward Level 3, with good understanding of supported/residential care standards
• Take ownership of delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Help set and achieve meaningful short and long‑term goals
• Plan fun, creative activities—from trips away to learning, and social opportunities
• Treat the people we support, and their families, with dignity, respect, and fairness
• Live and work in line with SeeAbility’s values

Who You’ll Be Supporting

Join Redhill Supported Living – Support that Makes Every Moment Count

Royal Hill Park is expanding, creating opportunities to support more people to live fuller, more independent lives. To support this growth, we’re strengthening our management team and seeking skilled Senior Support Workers ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll join a warm, inclusive team supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, mental and physical health needs, behaviours that challenge, and visual impairments.

In this role, you’ll use your experience to provide practical, compassionate support to individuals and their families. It can be challenging, so a positive attitude, resilience, and vigilance are key.

You’ll work both 1:1 and in group settings, confidently supporting people to pursue the activities and interests they love. Watching someone achieve something new because of your support is incredibly rewarding—and that’s what this role is all about.

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training:Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression:We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards:From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits:Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support:Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend:Receive £600 (Support Workers and Senior Support Workers only).

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person‑centred support across our many supported‑living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye‑care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices,safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensuresatisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.We are pleased to confirm we are a Disability Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued.We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

* Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who have applied for this role within the last six months.