Support Worker

VOYAGE CARE; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Fetcham is seeking dedicated Support Workers to enhance the quality of life for individuals. The role involves assisting people with daily living skills and encouraging community engagement. Applicants should be passionate, flexible, and capable of supporting individuals with varying needs, including mental health conditions. The position offers excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for employees

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental health conditions or autism.

Responsibilities

• Support people to gain independence in daily living.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Encourage social engagement and community access.

Skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Resilience

Planning activities

Job description

Overview

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker you’ll help people gain more independence in daily life, while working within a dynamic team in a Leatherhead residential service. No two days will be the same, with opportunities to teach new life skills, assist with personal care, encourage community access, socialise, and participate in activities. You may be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, or relaxing at home with activities like video games, films, and cinema visits. This is an amazing role for someone looking to make a real difference and help individuals grow in confidence and independence toward their goals (e.g., cooking dinner independently or going on holiday).

Responsibilities

• Support people to gain independence in daily living and learn new life skills
• Assist with personal care where required
• Encourage access to local communities and social engagement
• Plan and participate in activities and outings with individuals we support
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and build confidence and independence

Qualifications and experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Resilient, flexible, and composed in approach
• Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories, and people who have experienced trauma

Why join us

You don’t always need prior experience to be a fantastic Support Worker. What you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn, and a genuine caring attitude. We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. We provide skills and development opportunities to build a great career, with excellent training from induction onward, and opportunities for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Benefits, training, and progression

• Industry-leading training and progression opportunities
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (terms apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (terms apply)
• Wagestream: access to up to 40% of pay as earned
• Blue Light Card discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and families
• Cash plans for colleagues and families
• Enhanced retirement leave and long service awards

Equal opportunity

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.