Surrey County Council, operate a cul-de-sac of six modern houses in Burpham, providing a range of services for people with learning disabilities including residential care and short-stay.

We support and enable people with daily living tasks, personal care, access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development and social networks within the local community, using a person centred approach.

We are looking for people with motivation and commitment to improving people’s lives and a desire to empower and promote independence.

An interest and desire to support adults with learning difficulties is essential and experience would be beneficial, but Surrey County Council mandatory training and additional specific training will be provided.

Residential Support Workers at this level, will be expected to function in terms of the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Care and will be encouraged to consolidate their competence through accreditation at level 2.

All will be expected to complete mandatory training and LDQ induction and foundation awards. We offer the opportunity to complete Heath and Social Care Diploma training and this will be encouraged and supported.

The shift work includes working every other weekend and some sleep in duties.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rosie Broomer on 01483 455 879.

For more information on this position please find attached below the full job description and person specification.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.