At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young man with autism in daily routines and community activities.
- Company: Join a warm, friendly team dedicated to high-quality care.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, paid breaks, overtime pay, and fully paid training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with autism and learning disabilities; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32760 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced senior support worker or a motivated support worker looking for a new challenge? If you’re someone who is energetic, calm in stressful situations and champions building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you. Come and join our friendly team to support a young man in his family home and in the community.
Salary range: £32,760- £35,000
Full time: 35 hours per week (higher end if working at weekends)
Hours: fixed hours to be agreed - between 20 and 35 hours per week (Shifts available are Mondays to Fridays 4-10pm; Saturdays/Sundays 7 to 9 hours up to 10pm)
Benefits include:
- Fixed and guaranteed hours
- Attractive salary package: Paid breaks
- Overtime extra payment of £2.17 to £2.41 per hour
- Enhanced pay when working during the Christmas period
- Fully paid training
- Pension
- Development opportunities
What you will be doing:
- Supporting daily routines from morning support to bedtime including all daily activities and all aspects of personal care
- Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
- Contributing to tailored support plans
- Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
- Keeping accurate support notes
- Preparing and administering medication
- Supporting walks and other activities in the community
- Performing light household duties
There is plenty of scope for the role to develop to take on more tasks including managing the care plan and progress to a team leader role if this is of interest.
Who you will be supporting: You will be joining a warm and friendly team who provides a high standard of care to a young man with autism, severe learning disability and epilepsy in his own home and in the community. He has a lovely personality with a cheeky sense of humour. He is much loved by all those around him including his carers.
You will need:
- Prior experience working 1:1, 2:1 or higher ratio with young people or adults with autism and learning disability who are non verbal
- To be confident dealing with behaviours that challenge and able to provide positive behaviour support
- Be a team player and be equally comfortable working on your own
- A valid UK driving license and your own car
- Excellent communication skills and written and spoken English
- A positive and can do attitude
- A track record of taking ownership of the care you provide
- Prior experience with seizures desirable but not essential
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.
Senior Support Worker in Surrey employer: I Law
Join our compassionate team as a Senior Support Worker, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the life of a young man with autism and learning disabilities. We offer a supportive work culture with fixed hours, an attractive salary package, and fully paid training, ensuring you have the resources to grow and excel in your role. With opportunities for career advancement and a friendly environment, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute positively while enjoying a rewarding career.
