Band 3 Senior Support Worker
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8QJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team within a specialist social care home (wit...
- Assist individuals with eating and drinking.
- Support personal hygiene needs and all aspects of personal care, such as bathing/ showeringand support with continence needs.
- Support physical care needs which may be due to a range of acute or chronic difficulties andincludes manual handling using equipment provided.
- Involve and engage individuals in all aspects of their care.
- Ensure that the dignity and respect of individuals are maintained at all times.
- Act as Shift Leader and delegate responsibilities to colleagues at handover in line withpeople's needs and preferences, ensuring the shift planner is updated.
- Support people with their medication.
- Contribute to, and record, health checks, risk assessments and care plans, using physicalrecords and/or digital tools (depending on registered home).
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.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate in Health & Social Care or working towards it within 3 months from the start of employment.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, regulated by Ofqual (for example, BTEC, NVQ, or recognised Apprenticeship Standards).
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.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience in a senior care role as a shift leader.
- Experience in the administration of medication.
- Experience of Working in a team
- Experience of working with people with learning Disabilities.
Desirable: - To drive Trust transport in line with service needs.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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