Support Worker - Walton-on-Thames
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LE |
| Company: | Surrey County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCC/TP/399434/3526_1753861325 |
Summary
This role has a starting salary of £26,777 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week. This salary will be pro-rated for part time working.
We have a vacancy for a full time Support Worker and are looking for individuals who are seeking a role that will allow them to help make a difference to vulnerable adults living in Supported Living accommodation in Walton-on-Thames.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
The role is based in Service Delivery, which is the provider arm of the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care directorate. Service Delivery provides direct care to individuals living in their own homes and in-house residential establishments across Surrey, including Rodney House. The service is registered with the Quality Care Commission (CQC) and works in accordance with good practice guidance and standards.
Our Vision is to provide outstanding services and be an employer of choice with highly trained, passionate and dedicated staff.
Our Supported Living homes for adults with learning difficulties are inspected on a regular basis and we are very proud of the quality of our services for adults within Surrey. We have invested in our services, and staff, and plan to continue this in order to achieve and sustain a service that is ambitious, innovative and responsive to the needs of service users within our care.
About the Role
An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential for anyone interested in this role but prior experience working within social care is not, as full training will be provided.
As a Support Worker your main responsibility will be working with and supporting Adults with learning difficulties to create positive outcomes and promote independence. You will undertake direct practical interactions with service users; including cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community. For those residents you are supporting, you will also engage planning, implementation and delivery of care plans.
Aside from direct support for our residents, you will also have a the responsibility of organising shifts and communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities. You will also have the duty of working in partnership with other agencies, creating reports and attending and contributing to reviews as required.
You will receive Full Induction Training (including mandatory training), as well as the opportunity to undertake further Personal Skills Training under regular staff supervision.
Shortlisting Criteria
You don't need any formal qualifications to apply for Support Worker positions; you simply need to have the right qualities:
- Knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities, ensuring a compassionate and supportive approach.
- A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
- Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
- An ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations, adapting to different circumstances while maintaining a focus on the needs of the people you support.
- The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw up its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, person-centred approach.
- A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.
Due to the needs of our Home residents, possession of a full UK Driving Licence and the willingness to drive is an essential requirement for this role. You don't need to own your own vehicle but a Licence is essential for you to be able to use one of our fleet of cars to support our residents in their activities outside of the homes.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:
- Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
- Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
- What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Support Worker and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/08/2025 with interviews to follow.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.