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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Support Worker

The closing date is 09 February 2026

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Job summary

Senior Support Worker

Location: Deacon Unit, St Ebbas, Epsom

ContractType: Permanent

WorkingPattern: Full Time

Salary: Band 3

Closing Date: 9th February 2026

Interview Date: 24th February 2026 (provisional)

Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker who is motivated and enthusiastic to join the team at The Deacon Unit. The team provides assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities who are experiencing a mental health breakdown.

The Deacon Unit is our inpatient unit, which is part of the Intensive Support Service, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate. The Multi-Disciplinary Team include Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants and assistant Psychologist.

We are looking to recruit people who have good communication skills and are able to work well with people with complex needs

We will provide regular support and supervision and provide opportunities for development.

If you are keen to contribute to an innovative service and want to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, please apply.

For informal visits or further information please contact Dominika Agyemang on 01372 203 220.

Main duties of the job

To actively work with people in implementing the care plan devised by a team professional.

To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples' dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

To participate in assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.

To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person.

To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.

To work within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

About us

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7721170-PLD

Job locations

The Deacon Unit

St Ebbas, Hook Road

Epsom

KT19 8QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To carry out responsibilities under the relevant legislation.

To contribute to collecting information for clinical audit and research.

To participate in quality assurance activities as required.

To contribute to specialist teaching/training under supervision which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To carry out responsibilities under the relevant legislation.

To contribute to collecting information for clinical audit and research.

To participate in quality assurance activities as required.

To contribute to specialist teaching/training under supervision which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

NVQ level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Desirable

Experience of working in teams

Interview

Essential

12 months experience of working with People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health setting

Interview

Essential

Hold a Full UK Driving License

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

NVQ level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Desirable

Experience of working in teams

Interview

Essential

12 months experience of working with People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health setting

Interview

Essential

Hold a Full UK Driving License

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.