Support Worker

SeeAbility; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in Leatherhead is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide daily support and build therapeutic relationships with residents. Join us to make a real impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role includes guaranteed hours, training opportunities, and a supportive environment. If you're ready to thrive, apply now and help us make a difference.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Access to earning instantly through Wagestream

Comprehensive training programs

Career progression opportunities

Recognition & rewards for hard work

Work-life balance with up to 36 days of holiday

Financial benefits like discounts and pension schemes

Wellbeing support programs

Referral bonus for successful hires

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines – from morning to bedtime.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities.
• Contributing to tailored support plans.
• Building therapeutic relationships.
• Keeping accurate support notes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Previous experience in a care/support setting

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £12.60 per hour (£24,570 per annum) plus benefits

Hours: Guaranteed – stability you can count on

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

Join The Willows – Where Every Day Makes a Difference. We’re a vibrant residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. Our residents love baking, music, and getting involved in their community.

You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:

• Physical disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Mental health
• Autism and learning disabilities
• Visual impairments

If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands‑on, it’s heart‑led, and yes — it’s brilliant.

For further details about The Willows and the Support Worker job profile, read more about The Willows and https://www.seeability.org/supportworker

Ready to Apply?

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

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At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well‑being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face‑to‑face training, e‑learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2‑5).
• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers and Senior Support Workers only).

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person‑centred support across our many supported‑living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye‑care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.