Senior Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £14.52 per hour (£28,314 per annum) plus benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, permanent
Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential
Visa Sponsorships: Not available
We are excited to welcome an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential home in Leatherhead. If you're someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.
At SeeAbility, we support people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live the lives they choose, and every day, you can see the difference your support makes.
What's in it for you?
* Guaranteed hours – peace of mind and consistency
* Paid training and clear development opportunities
* A friendly, supportive team – you're never on your own
* Stream (formerly Wagestream) – access your pay when you need it
Learn more about how we support and reward our colleagues: www.seeability.org/rewards-appreciation
Is This You?
Do you stay calm when things take time?
Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?
Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?
This is a physical, hands-on role, and to succeed you'll have:
What You'll Need
* Good spoken and written English
* Previous experience in a similar role, ideal
* A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
* A full UK manual driving licence
* Experience with administering of medications
* Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities
* QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with willingness to undertake a level 3 in Health & Social Care, and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living
If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.
How Will You Make a Difference?
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll help people live fuller, more independent lives by:
* Supporting daily routines from morning to bedtime
* Planning and enjoying person-centred activities – walks, swimming, shopping and trips out
* Building trusted, respectful relationships that support confidence and wellbeing
* Keeping clear and accurate records
* Working closely with colleagues and professionals
This is a role where building strong relationships is just as important as providing practical support.
Learn more about the role and watch our "Day in the Life of a Support Worker" video to bring it to life! www.seeability.org/seniorsupportworker
Who You'll Be Supporting
You'll be making a real impact with people who have:
* Physical disabilities
* Epilepsy
* Mental health issues
* Autism and learning disabilities
* Visual impairments
Our Benefits
We don't just offer jobs – we build careers and celebrate people.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
* Identity, current address and right-to-work verification
* Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
* Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults
All checks are completed at SeeAbility's expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
* We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates
* Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process
* In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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