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Senior Support Worker
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419616
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated residential care team. The team at Derby House supports six ladies aged 40-75 with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This rewarding role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Working within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, you will provide compassionate, tailored support, assist with daily living activities, implement care plans, and work closely with health and social care professionals to meet individual needs. You will monitor progress, contribute to care reviews, and help create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.
Our residents enjoy active and fulfilling lives, including community activities, family visits, holidays, and new experiences. You will play a vital role in supporting them to achieve their goals, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful opportunities both at home and in the community.Parking is also available for employees at Derby House.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is caring, proactive, and passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives.
Main duties of the job
- Support individuals with daily living, promoting independence, working alongside and adhering to the persons support plan and risk assessments.
- Supporting with personal care.
- Supporting with health appointments
- Supporting people to go out to places of interest, go on holiday.
- Supporting making and cooking meals and drinks.
- Shift leading, ensuring a shift runs safely and smoothly.
- Administration of medication.
- Escalating any concerns around the health of an individual.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-8108058-PLD-B
Job locations
Derby
St Ebba's, Hook Road
Epsom
KT19 8QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly find the attached job description for more information about the role and its main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly find the attached job description for more information about the role and its main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, regulated by Ofqual (for example, BTEC, NVQ, T-Level or recognised Apprenticeship Standards).
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
- Experience of leading a shift
- Experience of working in teams
- Experience administering medications.
Desirable
- A driving licence suitable driving in the U.K, and meets the requirements set out by the Trust insurers to drive the Trust vehicle.
- To drive Trust transport in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, regulated by Ofqual (for example, BTEC, NVQ, T-Level or recognised Apprenticeship Standards).
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
- Experience of leading a shift
- Experience of working in teams
- Experience administering medications.
Desirable
- A driving licence suitable driving in the U.K, and meets the requirements set out by the Trust insurers to drive the Trust vehicle.
- To drive Trust transport in line with service needs.
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 details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby
St Ebba's, Hook Road
Epsom
KT19 8QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby
St Ebba's, Hook Road
Epsom
KT19 8QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)