Support Worker - Guildford

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local supportive organization in Guildford is seeking Support Workers to enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include daily support, community engagement, and promoting independence. No formal qualifications are required, but a full UK Driving Licence is essential. The position offers a starting salary of £27,634 per annum and numerous benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Training paid

Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancements

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; must have the right personal qualities.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• An understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning difficulties to promote independence.
• Engage with service users in daily living tasks.
• Organise shifts and communicate with colleagues on activities.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

The starting salary for this role is £27,634 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

Please be aware that unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

We are recruiting Support Workers for our Mallow Crescent Supported Living homes in Guildford and the great news is that you don't need any formal qualifications to apply for our Support Worker positions, you simply need to have the right qualities!

We are looking for people who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of others and who have a desire to empower and promote independence. This role will enable you to have a significant positive impact on the lives of our residents and is extremely rewarding.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

In addition to the above, we also offer our Support Workers the following:

• Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancements - 50% extra pay per hour worked - totalling to £21.40 per hour.
• Sleep-in Enhancement - £45 per sleep-in
• The opportunity to gain professional social care qualifications, including The Care Certificate
• Free on-site parking for staff
• All training hours are paid
• DBS check paid for by Surrey County Council
• A thorough induction and shadowing with experienced team members to ensure you have all the skills you need to succeed

About the role

We support people with daily living tasks and personal care, and help enable access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development, and social networks within the local community, using a person-centred approach.

The average week is 36 hours spread over 5 days and made up of a variety of shifts to support our 24-hour service at 25-30 Mallow Crescent, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey. The working pattern is rolling and will include shifts including early mornings, evenings and sleeping-in shifts.

An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential, but Surrey County Council's mandatory training and additional specific training will be provided.

As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with and supporting Adults with learning difficulties to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
• Direct practical interactions with service users; including cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community.
• Organising the shift, communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities including report writing and attending/contributing to reviews as required.
• Engagement in planning, implementation, and delivery of care plans.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Ensuring all your training requirements are met and recorded accurately.
• Driving people to appointments or in the community

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your CV and Personal Statement will clearly evidence:

• An understanding of the sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
• Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
• The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, person-centred approach.
• A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.

Due to the needs of our Home residents, possession of a full UK Driving Licence and the willingness to drive is an essential requirement for this role. You don't need to own your own vehicle but a Licence is essential for you to be able to use one of our fleet of cars to support our residents in their activities outside of the homes.

The Job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/08/2025. Applications will be considered, and interviews held, on an ongoing basis.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.