Senior Support Worker - Intensive Support LD

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Support Worker for the Intensive Support Service at The Deacon Unit in Leatherhead. The role is a permanent part-time position working within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with learning disabilities who are experiencing a mental health breakdown.

You will help implement care plans, advocate for residents’ dignity and preferences, participate in assessments, and monitor wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, regulated by Ofqual (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, T-Level or equivalent).
• 12 months experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health settings.
• Experience of working in teams.
• A driving licence suitable for driving in the U.K. and able to drive Trust vehicles; driving Trust transport as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively work with people to implement the care plan devised by the team.
• Advocate for dignity, choice, self-esteem and cultural needs.
• Participate in assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
• Observe wellbeing changes and report risk or presentation changes to a supervisor.
• Keep people safe in crisis or safeguarding situations and follow safeguarding policies.
• Work within the Positive Behaviour Support framework and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and quality assurance activities.
• Deliver specialist teaching/training under supervision.

Skills

Good communication

Work with complex needs

Team working

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Support Worker - Intensive Support LD

The closing date is 23 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker whois motivated and enthusiastic to join the team at The Deacon Unit. The team provides assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities who are experiencing a mental health breakdown.

The Intensive Support Service, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate consist of a Multi-Disciplinary Team include Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants and assistant Psychologist. We provide assessment and intervention for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in the community. We also work across the Inpatient unit which is based in Epsom.

We are looking to recruit people who have good communication skills and are able to work well with people with complex needs

We will provide regular support and supervision and provide opportunities for development.

Senior Support Worker Intensive Support Service

Location: 18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7AD

ContractType: Permanent

WorkingPattern: Part Time

For informal visits or further information please contact Selven Daniel on 01372 216313

Main duties of the job

To actively work with people in implementing the care plan devised by a team professional.

To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples' dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

To participate in assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.

To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person.

To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.

To work within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To carry out responsibilities under the relevant legislation.

To contribute to collecting information for clinical audit and research.

To participate in quality assurance activities as required.

To contribute to specialist teaching/training under supervision which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.

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 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.

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.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Job responsibilities

Please kindly see the attached job description for further details and information regarding the Senior Support Worker role

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, regulated by Ofqual (for example, BTEC, NVQ, T-Level or recognised Apprenticeship Standards)

Experience

• 12 months experience of working with People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health setting
• Experience of working in teams

Skills

• A driving license suitable for driving in the U.K and meets the requirements set out by the Trust insurers to drive Trust vehicles.
• To drive Trust transport in line with service needs.

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

£27,106 to £28,850 a yearIncl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.