Supported Living Worker – Cranleigh, Surrey

£26,951 - £27,956 per year

37 hours per week – Permanent – Rota basis (including alternate weekends)

Make a real difference every day

Are you looking for a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same?

At our Supported Living home in Cranleigh, you’ll support adults with additional needs to live meaningful, independent and fulfilling lives. Whether you’re experienced in care or completely new to the sector, if you’re compassionate, resilient and motivated to help others thrive – we’d love to hear from you.

Our Supported Living Provision is part of St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, a registered charitable trust based in Cranleigh, Surrey.

We support adults with a range of additional needs, including:

·        Autistic spectrum conditions

·        Learning disabilities

·        Speech, language and communication needs

Our aim is simple: to empower the people we support to lead confident, independent lives within a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Supported Living Worker, you’ll support tenants with all aspects of daily living, including:

·        Cooking, cleaning and maintaining their home

·        Shopping and budgeting

·        Accessing the community and local services

·        Attending college, appointments or activities

·        Supporting hobbies, interests and social opportunities

You’ll also help tenants manage emotions and navigate challenges. At times, individuals may feel anxious or frustrated – we’ll give you the training and confidence to respond calmly and safely using positive behaviour support strategies.

You will complete fully funded Team Teach positive behaviour training (refreshed annually), along with a comprehensive induction programme to set you up for success.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous experience – we provide full training.

What matters most is that you:

·        Are caring, patient and empathetic

·        Strong mental, physical and emotional resilience is essential

·        Can stay calm under pressure

·        Are flexible and reliable

·        Work well as part of a team

·        Have a positive, proactive attitude

Because of our semi-rural location, a driving licence and access to transport is highly desirable. You may be required to drive tenants or colleagues using your own insured vehicle or a company vehicle.

Why join us?

Alongside the satisfaction of making a genuine difference, we offer:

·        £1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months – subject to tax / NI)

·        Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (with progression opportunities to Senior Support Worker)

·        25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (if working on a bank holiday, you will be paid and accrue leave)

·        Life Insurance and Medical Cash Plan (after 1 month’s service)

·        Personalised CPD and regular 1:1 supervision

·        Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing support)

·        Staff discounts on local fitness classes

·        Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive organisation