Job Description

Make a real difference every day. We are a supported living house based in Cranleigh, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our tenants have a range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and language and communication challenges. We’re looking for caring, compassionate people to join our friendly team. This position is to support a female resident and so due to our ratios for staff – we are looking for a female Supported Living Worker to join us. No previous experience is required - just empathy, resilience and a positive attitude. We’ll give you a full induction, specialist training and ongoing support so you feel confident from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Help tenants with all aspects of daily life - cooking, cleaning, shopping
• Support accessing the community, attending college, or enjoying trips out
• Support tenants in their leisure time
• Provide emotional support when tenants feel anxious or frustrated
• May require driving tenants using own vehicle or company vehicle

Requirements

• Empathy, resilience and a positive attitude
• Driving licence and access to transport (highly desirable due to semi-rural location)
• Physical, emotional and mental resilience
• No previous experience required - full training provided

Benefits

• £1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months)
• Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (opportunity to progress to Senior Support Worker)
• Life Insurance and Medical Cashplan (after 1 month)
• Personalised CPD and regular 1:1 support
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential wellbeing support 24/7
• Staff discounts on local fitness classes
• 25 days paid annual leave and bank holidays

Additional Information

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants at this time. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Only applications made using our application form will be considered for shortlisting. More information about the role and our safer recruitment guidelines are available on the recruitment pages of our website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].