Support Worker - Ashtead

InSignLanguage Ltd; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career progression

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Recognition schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Achieve together is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people we care for live independently and engage in daily enrichment activities. You will contribute to a caring, inclusive environment while following individual care plans and communicating with families and professionals.

We offer full training, Career Adventures progression, and DBS checks for safety. This role emphasizes flexible hours and community integration across local settings in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is beneficial but not required.
• Full training provided.
• Care Certificate to be completed within the first 6 months in post.
• Level 2 in Adult Care or equivalent – desirable.
• Working within our deaf services, BSL Level 1 qualification – desirable.
• This role will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing quality of life and helping people reach goals.
• Provide high-quality personal care and attend health appointments.
• Safeguard and report safety concerns and safeguarding issues.
• Help people access community activities and maximise inclusion and participation.
• Support communication needs and maintain accurate records in line with policies.
• Work as part of a team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Hard-working

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 in Adult Care

BSL Level 1

Job description

At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest. With us, you'll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills and forge a long‑lasting career in social care. Our team members are our most valuable asset. Without them, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. We’re always on the hunt for hard‑working, passionate people who want to make a difference and help others – so what are you waiting for?

Job Description

A career adventure with Achieve together provides the perfect opportunity to make a real difference. We are looking for team members who are passionate about delivering excellent care and support, celebrating achievements, and encouraging fun and creativity. Become a Support Worker with us and let’s shape lives. This is more than just a job – you’ll be helping the people we support gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

Enhancing and enriching quality of life for the people we support, enabling them to keep moving towards agreed goals and life skills in line with their individual activity planner.

Maintaining the general health, wellbeing and emotional needs of the people we support, including a high standard of personal care, attending health appointments and administering medication in line with company policies.

Complying with all health and safety requirements, safeguarding policies and best practice, and reporting any concerns around safety and safeguarding immediately.

Encouraging the people we support to access a range of opportunities and experiences, maximising their inclusion and participation in the community according to their needs, wishes and preferences.

Supporting the people we support to stay connected with family and friends and to participate in social and community activities, including annual holidays.

Maintaining accurate and detailed records in line with legislation and organisational policies, including care plans, risk assessments, daily reports and incident records.

Working with an up‑to‑date knowledge of each individual's preferred method of communication.

Working as part of a team, attending team meetings and contributing to a culture of open communication and constructive feedback.

Supporting behaviours that challenge safely and supportively, using approved approaches learnt through training.

Requirements

Although it would be beneficial to have some experience of healthcare work, it isn’t absolutely necessary as we provide full training. As long as you’re passionate, hard‑working and empathetic, you’ll fit right in.

As a Support Worker, you’ll ensure that the people we support are able to live their lives independently and engage in daily enrichment activities, while receiving focused, tailored support where needed.

This is not a role where you will be tied to a desk – you will enjoy the freedom to explore and access local communities and activities.

Care Certificate to be completed within the first 6 months in post.

Committed to completing 100% of allocated eLearning and service‑specific training.

Level 2 in Adult Care or equivalent – desirable.

Working within our deaf services, BSL Level 1 qualification – desirable.

This role will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles

Career progression and training opportunities

Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives

Recognition schemes, team events and social activities

Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services

Wagestream – a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances

Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards

Life Assurance

A structured career pathway that rewards your development – we call this Career Adventures.