Support Worker

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Horley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Horley is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join a dedicated team. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs, delivering person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a passion for improving lives. The position offers competitive salary, NHS pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Access to funded training

Health & wellbeing support

NHS discounts on shopping

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience of providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of starting role.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs.
• Deliver a high-quality, person-centred service that encourages independence.

Skills

Experience in care or support

Passion for improving lives

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Closing date: 17 November 2025

Interview date: 26 November 2025 (provisional)

Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

Job summary

Position: Healthcare Support Worker – Band 2

Location: Rosewood Care Home, Charlwood Road, Horley, RH6 0BG

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full Time

Salary: Band 2 (£25,768 a year, incl. 5% HCAS, pa, pro rata)

We are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for Rosewood Care Home, a registered care home with nursing services, accommodating up to eight individuals with learning disabilities and associated profound physical and health needs.

Rosewood is a spacious, purpose‑built bungalow featuring eight large single rooms, designed for both male and female adults, including overhead tracking systems and epilepsy monitoring systems where required. The home is registered to perform two regulated activities: providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, and treating disease, disorder or injury.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a professional team supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs. You will work closely with relatives, carers, friends, advocates, colleagues and other professionals, promoting and delivering a consistently high‑quality, safe, person‑centred service that encourages independence and a good quality of life.

About You

• Experience of providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care desirable but not essential.
• Passion, drive and commitment to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of starting role.

What We Offer – Staff Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme – secure and generous pension contributions.
• Annual leave – starting at 27 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Professional development – access to funded training and career progression.
• Health & wellbeing support – including counselling and occupational health.
• Staff discounts – NHS discounts on shopping, travel and leisure.
• Inclusive culture – welcoming and supportive environment for all.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill‑health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire, working closely with NHS and voluntary sector organisations.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast, with excellent transport links.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of caring for someone, either paid or as a family member.

Desirable:

• NVQ level 2.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a care home or day service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and service users. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application! Have a screening interview scheduled for 26 November 2025 (provisional).

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Employer details

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Rosewood, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood Road, Horley, RH6 0BG

Website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us