Support Worker

Glenholme Senior Living Group; Byfleet; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hastee Pay

Paid training

Care Certificate paid

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Length-of-service days

Bonuses

Life insurance

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare – Manor Crescent in Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7EN, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a full-time role supporting people with learning disabilities. No prior care experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided.

Salary starts at £12.75–£12.95 per hour with paid training. The role includes 37.5 hours per week, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Patient and understanding approach.
• Reliable and responsible behaviour.
• Positive and approachable demeanor.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop in care roles.
• Passionate about supporting people to live independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Providing personal care and day-to-day support
• Supporting and teaching independent living skills
• Supporting with the management of medication
• Encouraging choice, independence and inclusion
• Supporting people to take part in community-based activities
• Accompanying residents to activities such as swimming, social events and other leisure activities
• Building positive and respectful relationships with the people you support
• Encouraging residents to make their own choices and take an active role in their daily lives

Skills

Kind

Compassionate

Patience

Team player

Reliability

Willing to learn

Job description

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities Service

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare – Manor Crescent

£12.75 – £12.95 per hour | Paid Training

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Location: 13–15 Manor Crescent, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7EN

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.

Make a difference every day

Do you have a big smile? That can make a person’s face light up.

Are you kind, compassionate and empathetic?

You do not need previous experience to join us. Whether you have worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Carer, or you are coming from a background in retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaning, customer service or administration, we can provide you with the training, guidance and support you need to develop your career in care.

At Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, we believe that great care starts with great people. As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people we support, help them develop their independence and support them to enjoy an active and fulfilling life.

Do you have patience, kindness and a sense of humour?

Working as a Support Worker can be challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Every day is different, and the support you provide can make a genuine difference to someone\'s life.

About Manor Crescent

Manor Crescent is a learning disabilities service within Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for people living with learning disabilities.

Located on a quiet residential street in Byfleet, West Byfleet, Manor Crescent is ideally situated close to local shops, restaurants and community facilities. The service also benefits from excellent transport links, including direct bus routes into Woking, Weybridge and Cobham.

This accessible location provides opportunities for the people we support to become more involved in their local community, take part in activities and maintain positive connections with the wider area.

At Manor Crescent, the focus is on supporting each individual as a person. You will get to know the people you support, understand their preferences and routines, and help them make choices about their daily lives.

As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping residents build confidence, develop independent living skills and take part in activities that are meaningful to them.

No two days will necessarily be the same. You could be supporting someone with their daily routine, preparing a meal together, helping with personal care, supporting medication, going swimming or accompanying someone into the community.

You will become more than just a Support Worker — you will become a trusted companion and an important part of someone\'s everyday life.

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker at Manor Crescent, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Providing personal care and day-to-day support
• Supporting and teaching independent living skills
• Supporting with the management of medication
• Encouraging choice, independence and inclusion
• Supporting people to take part in community-based activities
• Accompanying residents to activities such as swimming, social events and other leisure activities
• Building positive and respectful relationships with the people you support
• Encouraging residents to make their own choices and take an active role in their daily lives

What are we looking for?

You don\'t necessarily need previous care experience.

We are looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Patient and understanding
• Reliable and responsible
• Positive and approachable
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Willing to learn and develop
• Passionate about supporting people to live as independently as possible

Whether you have worked in care before or are looking for a completely new career, we would love to hear from you.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits and perks

As a Support Worker with Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, you will receive:

• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, whenever you want
• Salary increase to £12.85 per hour once you have completed our paid-for Care Certificate, an industry-recognised qualification
• Salary increase to £12.95 per hour on completion of a Level 2–3 NVQ qualification, an industry-recognised qualification
• Complete all your e-learning before you start and receive £200 compensation
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Up to 5 additional days off for length of service
• Quarterly awards recognising and rewarding our amazing staff
• Service performance-related bonuses
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme, offering personal and everyday advice including child support, financial advice, mental health, health and wellbeing
• Life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card

Why Glenholme Specialist Healthcare?

At Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Our core values help our staff and the people we support to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity, while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

With the right training and support, you can help us promote independence, choice and inclusion and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can build relationships, develop your skills and make a real difference every day, Manor Crescent could be the place for you.

Sound good?

Don\'t miss this fantastic opportunity to join the Glenholme Specialist Healthcare family.

–– Apply today to become a Support Worker at Manor Crescent.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.