Independent Support Worker

Experienceguildford; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local outreach service provider in Surrey is seeking Support Workers to assist young adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include planning day-to-day activities, encouraging independence, and maintaining records. Candidates should be adaptable with a valid UK driving licence. This role offers flexible hours and fully paid training for the right individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card membership

Retail discounts

Workplace pension scheme

24‑hour employee assistance program

Travel season ticket advances

Qualifications

• Aged 18 and above.
• Hold a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for organisational purposes.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality support to young adults.
• Encouraging and supporting clients with goals they set.
• Recording session data and outcomes.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Ambition to help others

Job description

Location: This role provides outreach services across Surrey. We are looking for Support Workers to work in areas such as Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, Egham, Camberley, Ash Vale and the wider Surrey area. Hours: Negotiable contracted hours available to work around your schedule. Training: Fully paid training is given including the industry recognised Care Certificate, and further development opportunities are available including Positive Behaviour Support and opportunities to study for accredited National Vocational Qualifications.

Our Independent Support Workersare a vital part of howwe nurture independence in adults aged 16+.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality support to our young adults and helping to plan their day‑to‑day lives while working to achieve their goals and promote their independence, whether this be supporting with independent travel training, learning to cook or finding work experience.
• Encouraging and supporting with tasks and goals they have set for themselves.
• Recording session data and outcomes.
• Flagging up any concerns or potential for concern that you may have relating to a person we support to the appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Resilience and adaptability are key as this role involves lone working on a 1:1 basis.
• Aged 18 and above.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle which can be used for organisational purposes which is essential for this role.
• Halow reimburses business expenses at a rate of 45p per mile.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.
• Please note, it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (Under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for a role that requires them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both).

Professional or personal experience of care work is desirable, but we also pride ourselves on a values‑based approach and the main skill we are looking for is an ambition to help others. If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!

Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Retail discounts
• Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 24‑hour employee assistance program
• Travel season ticket advances
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
• Access to AIG Smart Health App

Flexible, immediate start dates available. Apply today or get in touch by [e-mail] or phone [phone] to discuss this great role. Interviews are ongoing and we reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Posted: 2 days ago

halow

Carroll House, 11 Quarry Street, Guildford