Description
Surrey County Council is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team at Mallow Crescent in Guildford. With a starting salary of £26,777 per annum for a 36-hour work week, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Unfortunately, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.
Responsibilities
Support Workers at Mallow Crescent will assist residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and community engagement. This role is integral to promoting independence and improving quality of life. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence.
- Assisting with daily tasks such as cooking, personal care, and community engagement.
- Coordinating activities and care plans with colleagues.
- Engaging in planning, implementation, and delivery of care plans.
- Collaborating with other agencies and ensuring all training requirements are met.
Benefits
Surrey County Council offers an extensive benefits package, including:
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years.
- The option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave.
- An Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
- 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, and shopping.
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year.
- Access to a learning and development hub.
- Weekend and Bank Holiday pay enhancements of 50%.
- Sleep-in enhancement of £45 per night.
- Free on-site parking.
- Paid training hours and a paid DBS check.
Qualifications and Skills
To be considered for shortlisting, candidates should demonstrate:
- An understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
- Willingness to support individuals in accessing community activities.
- Respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.
- Resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations.
- A flexible attitude towards care requirements and time commitments.
- A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive the fleet cars.
Application Process
Interested candidates should contact Fatima Ahmad, Valentin Ivanov, or Jan Paling for informal discussions. The application deadline is 23:59 on 04/08/2024, with interviews to follow.
Commitment to Diversity
Surrey County Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled candidates meeting the minimum criteria and encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Salary | £26,777 per annum |
| Hours | 36 hours per week |
| Location | Mallow Crescent, Guildford, GU4 7BU, Surrey. Close to Greater London |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Benefits | 26 days’ holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Lifestyle discounts, Paid training, Free on-site parking |
| Requirements | Sensitivity to needs of people with learning disabilities, Full UK Driving Licence |
| Contact HR | Fatima Ahmad: fatima.ahmad@surreycc.gov.uk Valentin Ivanov: valentin.ivanov@surreycc.gov.uk Jan Paling: paling@surreycc.gov.uk |
By joining Surrey County Council as a Support Worker, individuals will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community while benefiting from a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits package.
