Support Worker

Get Grants Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization for individuals with disabilities in Chertsey seeks a Support Worker to help children and young people engage in safe, creative activities tailored to their development needs. The ideal candidate has experience working with individuals with disabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide personal and emotional support. This role offers a salary of £12.21 per hour, 38 days of annual leave, and promotes a culture of progression and development.

Benefits

Salary of £12.21 per hour

38 days’ annual leave

Culture of progression and development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with disabilities is essential.
• Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Engagement and play skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Help children and young people to enjoy safe and engaging activities.
• Plan and support tailored activities based on individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, mealtimes, and communication.

Skills

Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with disabilities

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good play and engagement skills

A good level of IT literacy

Job description

Overview

White Lodge enables those with disabilities, their families, and their carers to lead fulfilling lives. Supporting over 2,500 individuals across Surrey, we offer a diverse range of services for all ages and abilities. Our wonderful site in Chertsey houses three specialist buildings, each with great facilities and services. These include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, a specialist nursery, hydrotherapy, holiday clubs, personal support in the home, short breaks, fitness and rehabilitation.

The Benefits

• Salary of £12.21 per hour
• A culture of progression and development
• 38 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to support a healthy work/life balance

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will help children and young people enjoy safe, engaging, and creative play and leisure activities that support their development and wellbeing.

Working closely with each young person and their “All About Me” guidance, you’ll plan and support activities that are fun, inclusive, and tailored to individual needs.

You’ll also provide assistance with personal care, mealtimes, communication, and physical comfort, always respecting privacy and dignity.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with play and youth club supervisors
• Ensure that practice aligns with policies, procedures, and OFSTED standards
• Keep accurate records and maintain a safe, hygienic environment

Please note, due to our open and collaborative working environment and the nature of our work with children and adults with disabilities, all our office-based roles can experience periods of elevated noise levels and some elements of disruption.

About You

To be considered as a Support Worker, you will need:

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with disabilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good play and engagement skills
• A good level of IT literacy

This role may involve supporting individuals who need manual handling.

All staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please make it known if you are on the DBS update service.

Ongoing Recruitment

We recruit on an ongoing basis and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. Closing dates may be extended where necessary, and roles may close early if the right candidate(s) are appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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