Support Worker / Driver

Spelthorne; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Spelthorne Borough Council's Greeno Centre in Shepperton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker / Driver to assist elderly and disabled passengers and transport them to and from the centre.

You will help participants at the centre, support personal care needs, and organise activities to provide mental and physical stimulation while ensuring a safe and friendly environment. A full driving licence (Category D1) is essential for minibus duties, with an assessment arranged. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults in a care setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is beneficial.
• First Aid certification is advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals from their homes to the centre by transport.
• Support individuals with personal care needs.
• Organise activities to provide mental and physical stimulation.

Skills

Driving Licence

First Aid

Communication

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ desirable

Job description

Support Worker / Driver. Full-Time 36 hours

Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Support Worker / Driver to work at the Greeno Centre in Shepperton.

The Centre provides activities and entertainment but also provides additional care and support for a group of individuals who cannot participate in the centre independently.

Your role will be to support these individuals whilst at the centre and to also transport elderly & disabled passengers to and from the centre.

This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet, communicate well with others and be adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible in your approach to work and have a caring disposition and must be able to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential for this post. Knowledge of health and safety, First Aid & NVQ is desirable, but training will be provided.

The main duties of the post include:

• Assist individuals from their homes to the centre on transport
• Support individuals with personal care needs
• Organise activities to provide mental and physical stimulation to suit needs

You will need hold a full driving licence with Category D1 is essential to drive a minibus, for which an assessment will be undertaken.

Training will be provided in assisting wheelchair passengers and elderly walking clients, and local knowledge of the borough will be an advantage.

The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly criminal records) check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

In return, we offer excellent conditions of service, with a benefits package that includes a pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part-time).

Interviews: Monday 19 October 2026