Support Worker

We are a dedicated residential social care home providing support to seven gentlemen aged 60-76. We support people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs. Our gentlemen lead very active social lives and enjoy engaging in community activities, visiting family and friends, going on outings and holidays, having new experiences. 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.
  
  Essential
• NVQ Level 3
• Care Certificate or be willing to complete within 12 weeks
Desirable
• NVQ level 2
Experience Essential
• 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
• Experience of leading a shift
Desirable
• Have UK driver's licence and be willing to drive Trust transport
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• NVQ Level 3
• Care Certificate or be willing to complete within 12 weeks
Desirable
• NVQ level 2
Experience Essential
• 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
• Experience of leading a shift
Desirable
• Have UK driver's licence and be willing to drive Trust transport
  
  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 all our job roles.