Support Worker

Surrey County Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A partnership organisation is seeking experienced support workers to assist individuals with complex needs in their new supported living homes. Key responsibilities include supporting daily routines, planning activities, and contributing to support plans. Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience in care settings. A valid manual UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK are required. The starting salary is £12.60 per hour based on a 37-hour work week.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Up to 36 days of holiday

Employee assistance program

Access to life assurance and sick pay

Financial benefits like discounts and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care/support setting is essential.
• A valid manual UK driving licence is required.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines from morning to bedtime.
• Plan fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Contribute to tailored support plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships with individuals.

Skills

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Experience in a care/support setting

Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities

Experience with Mental health needs

Experience with Physical and sensory disabilities

Tools

Manual UK driving licence

Job description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The starting salary for this role is £12.60 per hour based on a 37 hour working week.

Rewards and Benefits

Why work for us?

• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition.
• 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.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker only)
• Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

About the Organisation

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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced support workers in our brand-new supported living homes, set to open following building completion in January 2026. If you have experience and are ready to make a meaningful impact from day one, we invite you to read on…

What You’ll Need:

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting daily routines – from morning to bedtime
• Planning fun, person‑centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient support workers to empower young adults as they take the exciting step into their new homes.

You will be supporting individuals who have complex needs – including autism, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and physical disabilities – helping them thrive in their new homes.

We are looking for experienced, patient and upbeat support workers who can bring energy and empathy to daily living, mobility and emotional wellbeing. If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!

We will need you to have experience in at least two of the following:

• Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Physical and sensory disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support

Additional information

Safer Recruitment: As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory 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 please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.

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

The close date for this advert is 31.12.2025 with interviews planned to follow.

To apply for this role, please click HERE .