Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £12.30 per hour (£23,985 pro-rata) plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, shifts vary between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement: A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable.
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
* Physical disabilities
* Epilepsy
* Mental health
* Autism and Learning Disabilities
* Sight loss
About You
If you find fulfillment in positively impacting the lives of others and possess a composed, empathetic, and robust character that enables you to excel even when things get tough, then we encourage you to apply!
We are seeking proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join our team, who can maintain their composure when faced with stressful situations.
What will you be doing?
As a Support Worker, you'll be more than just support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:
* Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks.
* Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms.
* Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration.
* Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holidays, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone can enjoy what they love doing.
* Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.
Who you will be Supporting?
Our vibrant residential home provides comprehensive support for adults with diverse and complex needs. We are dedicated to assisting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.
At The Willows, the people we support love community activities, baking, music, and connecting with others. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with new experiences, we'd love to hear from you – apply today!
To find out more about The Willows, please click here.
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being. We offer:
* Comprehensive training with an extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
* Career progression opportunities, including professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
* Recognition and rewards, from excellence awards to long service recognition.
* Work-life balance with up to 36 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
* Financial benefits like discounts, cashback, pension schemes.
* Wellbeing support including a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance, and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend scheme offering £600 for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss across supported-living, residential care, eye-care services, and employment initiatives.
We are committed to safe, fair recruitment practices and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available for the recruitment process and roles.
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