Support Worker

SeeAbility; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable disability charity in Guildford is hiring a Support Worker to assist residents with learning disabilities and autism. Your role will include supporting daily routines, planning person-centered activities, and maintaining accurate support records. Ideal candidates will have strong English communication skills, previous care experience, and a valid UK driving license. The position offers comprehensive training and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Wagestream access to earnings

Work-life balance – up to 36 days holiday

Recognition & rewards

Wellbeing support – 24/7 employee assistance

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a care/support setting.
• A valid manual UK driving licence.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime.
• 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 – every detail matters.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Legal right to live and work in the UK

Job description

Role Description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Salary

£12.30 per hour (£23,985 per annum) plus benefits

Hours

37.5hrs per week

Driving Licence

Manual UK licence required

Visa Sponsorships

Not available

What’s In It For You

• Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
• Paid training & career development – grow with us
• Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
• Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You’ll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting daily routines – from morning support to bedtime
• 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 – every detail matters

Who You’ll Be Supporting

Denecroft is a warm and welcoming residential home for up to six adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. Our community empowers people to live life to the fullest through swimming, holidays, new hobbies, and friendships.

As a Support Worker, you will work closely with residents who have autism, learning disabilities, visual impairment, or physical disabilities, helping them achieve independence and enjoyment.

About Denecroft

Located in the heart of Guildford, Denecroft is part of SeeAbility – one of the UK’s oldest disability charities, dedicated to inclusion, independence, and joy. SeeAbility provides extensive training, career progression, recognition, and financial benefits for its staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training – induction, face‑to‑face, e‑learning, and ongoing support
• Career progression – support to achieve qualifications such as Care Certificate, QCF levels 2‑5
• Recognition & rewards – excellence awards, long‑service recognition
• Work‑life balance – up to 36 days holiday, flexible working, life‑event time off
• Financial benefits – discounts, cashback, pension schemes
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, sick pay
• Refer a Friend – receive £600 for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers only

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All staff are expected to uphold this commitment and understand their safeguarding responsibilities.

Safer Recruitment

• Criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate)
• Documentary evidence confirming identity, address, and right to work in the UK
• Health declaration to confirm medical suitability for the role
• References to verify conduct in current or previous employment in health or social care, or with children or vulnerable adults

Diversity & Inclusion

SeeAbility welcomes applications from all identities, including underrepresented groups and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work – you thrive, click the apply button and let’s make a difference together.

Contact

Read more about Denecroft

www.seeability.org/supportworker