Senior Support Worker - Langdown

Surrey County Council; Molesey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council seeks a full-time Senior Support Worker to support adults with learning disabilities in a community living environment. This role involves using a person-centred approach to enhance the quality of life of residents, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

26 days' holiday increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing

Paternity and adoption leave

Learning and development resources

Weekend and Bank Holiday pay enhancements

Free on-site parking

Paid training hours

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to encourage participation in community activities.
• Experience maintaining care plans and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and operations within assigned homes.
• Supervise staff ensuring well-being of all individuals supported.
• Collaborate with families and professionals for effective care delivery.

Skills

Sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities

Emotional intelligence

Competence in using MS Office products

Flexibility

Education

Relevant experience in support work

Job description

• Location: Langdown Houses, 4 Yeend Close, Molesey, Surrey

Description

The starting salary for this role is £29,697 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Please be aware that unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

We are excited to be recruiting a full time Senior Support Worker at Langdown Houses, West Molesey. Langdown is a Supported Living service for adults with learning disabilities. It comprises of a cluster of houses in West Molesey.

We use a person-centred approach to support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development and social networks within the local community. We are looking for people who are motivated and committed to improving individual's lives and have a desire to empower and promote independence.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

In addition to the above, we also offer our Senior Support Workers the following:

• Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancements – 50% extra pay per hour worked
• Free on-site parking for staff
• All training hours are paid
• A thorough induction

About the role

We support people with daily living tasks and personal care, and help enable access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development, and social networks within the local community, using a person-centred approach.

The working pattern is rolling and will include shifts including early mornings, evenings and sleeping-in shifts.

An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential but Surrey County Council's mandatory training and additional specific training will be provided.

As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the service delivery and day-to-day operations of a staff team within one of the homes
• Providing guidance and supervision as well as supporting staff to ensure the well-being of all who we support
• Assisting the whole service (10 houses) in the absence of the management team
• To ensure that individual care plans are implemented and that the personal and health care needs of service users are met
• To work with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure the well-being of all individuals and effective service delivery and to contribute with them to the development of the service within the establishment
• To ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies and procedures and to ensure that practice meets the requirements of Health and Safety and Equal opportunities policies

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your CV and Personal Statement will clearly evidence:

• An understanding of the sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
• Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
• The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, person-centred approach.
• A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.
• Competence in using MS Office products (as this role includes report writing, key working and care planning)

Due to the needs of our Home residents, possession of a full UK Driving Licence and the willingness to drive is an essential requirement for this role. You don't need to own your own vehicle but a Licence is essential for you to be able to use one of our fleet of cars to support our residents in their activities outside of the homes.

As part of your application you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following 3 application questions:

• Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
• Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
• What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Senior Support Worker and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/08/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.