Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Support Worker

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

Senior Support Worker

Location: Shieling, 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.

We are a dedicated residential social care home providing support to seven gentlemen aged 60-76. We support people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs. Our gentlemen lead very active social lives and enjoy engaging in community activities, visiting family and friends, going on outings and holidays, having new experiences.

Main duties of the job

  • Support individuals with daily living, promoting independence, working alongside and adhering to the persons support plan and risk assessments.
  • Supporting with personal care.
  • Supporting with health appointments
  • Supporting people to go out to places of interest, go on holiday.
  • Supporting making and cooking meals and drinks.
  • Shift leading, ensuring a shift runs safely and smoothly.
  • Administration of medication.
  • Escalating any concerns around the health of an individual.

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.

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!

Details

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

325-7717276-PLD

Job locations

Shieling

St Ebba's, Hook Road

Epsom

KT19 8QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and responsibilities is attached.

Medication giving and shift and activity planning

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and responsibilities is attached.

Medication giving and shift and activity planning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3
  • Care Certificate or be willing to complete within 12 weeks

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
  • Experience of leading a shift

Desirable

  • Have UK driver's licence and be willing to drive Trust transport
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3
  • Care Certificate or be willing to complete within 12 weeks

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism
  • Experience of leading a shift

Desirable

  • Have UK driver's licence and be willing to drive Trust transport

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shieling

St Ebba's, Hook Road

Epsom

KT19 8QJ


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shieling

St Ebba's, Hook Road

Epsom

KT19 8QJ


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Registered Home Manager

Tutler Bova

tutler.bova@sabp.nhs.uk

01372203014

Details

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

325-7717276-PLD

Job locations

Shieling

St Ebba's, Hook Road

Epsom

KT19 8QJ


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