Support Worker - MyTime Reigate

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Reigate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Reigate is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the MyTime Reigate day service, supporting adults with learning disabilities to enjoy social and leisure activities. The role emphasizes person-centred care, safeguarding, and working as part of a dedicated team to improve quality of life.

The post requires caring values, ability to follow care plans, and commitment to promoting independence and safety in a busy day service setting.

Qualifications

• To support and assist individuals to pursue a range of leisure and social activities.
• A positive attitude towards people with learning disabilities / complex needs.
• Has a passion for supporting people to help deliver high quality care.

Responsibilities

• To communicate effectively and appropriately with people who use the service, colleagues and other professionals maintaining professional relationships between all people.
• To attend to care needs identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy, and dignity always.
• Involve people in the development of their own care and support.
• To always maintain the safety of people, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
• To work with individuals in a respectful and person-centred way
• To have a sound awareness of Safeguarding issues being clear about their respective roles and responsibilities to report, respond to and share information in relation to Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, Domestic Abuse and Public Protection.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
• To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
• To contribute to a health and safety working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies, contributing to the prevention and control of health care associated infection by adhering to Trust policies and guidelines.
• To actively be involved in Personal development Planning process via Supervision and Appraisal.

Skills

Supporting leisure activities

Positive attitude toward learning dis

Passion for high-quality care

Education

CARE Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Support Worker - MyTime Reigate

The closing date is 16 November 2026

MyTime Reigate are a day care provider, for Adults who have a learning disability with epilepsy, sensory impairment, complex physical and/or social needs.

We are looking to recruit into our team, a highly motivated, enthusiastic support worker who can work flexibly within our day service provision.

Our service offers a broad spectrum of tailored day opportunities through centre-based and community activities, helping people to improve their social skills whilst supporting to participate in new experiences.

We remain passionate about people, delivering person-centred care through extensive therapeutic activity-based support.

People using our service find our service homely, welcoming, and stimulating. Our staffing team are dedicated to ensuring that all people's needs are cared for with compassion and respect. People who access our day service benefit from meaningful and enjoyable activities, as well as socialising with their peers.

The post presents an ideal opportunity for a caring person to work as part of our team, improving the quality of life for the people we support.

Main duties of the job

• To communicate effectively and appropriately with people who use the service, colleagues and other professionals maintaining professional relationships between all people.
• To attend to care needs identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy, and dignity always.
• Involve people in the development of their own care and support.
• To always maintain the safety of people, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
• To work with individuals in a respectful and person-centred way
• To have a sound awareness of Safeguarding issues being clear about their respective roles and responsibilities to report, respond to and share information in relation to Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, Domestic Abuse and Public Protection.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
• To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
• To contribute to a health and safety working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies, contributing to the prevention and control of health care associated infection by adhering to Trust policies and guidelines.
• To actively be involved in Personal development Planning process via Supervision and Appraisal.

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.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details and information regarding the job role at MyTime Reigate attached.

Qualifications

• To have achieved or willing to undertake CARE Certificate once in post
• To have achieved a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Experience and Skills

• To support and assist individuals to pursue a range of leisure and social activities
• A positive attitude towards people with learning disabilities / complex needs.
• Has a passion for supporting people to help deliver high quality care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£26,618 a yearIncl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.