Senior Support Worker

Job Introduction

The starting salary for this role is £31,659 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Please be aware that unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

We are excited to be recruiting a full time Senior Support Worker at Langdown Houses, West Molesey. Langdown is a Supported Living service for adults with learning disabilities. It comprises of a cluster of houses in West Molesey.

We use a person-centred approach to support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development and social networks within the local community. We are looking for people who are motivated and committed to improving individual's lives and have a desire to empower and promote independence.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

In addition to the above, we also offer our Senior Support Workers the following:

• Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancements – 50% extra pay per hour worked
• Sleep-in Enhancement - £45 per sleep-in
• Free on-site parking for staff
• All training hours are paid
• A thorough induction 

About the Role

We support people with daily living tasks and personal care, and help enable access to leisure pursuits, education, skills development, and social networks within the local community, using a person-centred approach. The working pattern is rolling and will include shifts including early mornings, evenings and sleeping-in shifts.  

As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the service delivery and day-to-day operations of a staff team within one of the homes
• Providing guidance and supervision as well as supporting staff to ensure the well-being of all who we support
• Assisting the whole service (10 houses) in the absence of the management team
• To ensure that individual care plans are implemented and that the personal and health care needs of service users are met
• To work with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure the well-being of all individuals and effective service delivery and to contribute with them to the development of the service within the establishment
• To ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies and procedures and to ensure that practice meets the requirements of Health and Safety and Equal opportunities policies

An interest and desire to support people with learning disabilities is essential. Surrey County Council’s mandatory training and additional specific training will be provided.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• An understanding of the sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
• Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
• The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, person-centred approach.
• A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.
• Competence in using MS Office products (as this role includes report writing, key working and care planning).

Surrey has both urban and rural areas therefore you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. You will be able to use one of our fleet of cars to support our residents in their activities outside of the homes.

As part of your application you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following 3 application questions:

1. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council’s commitment to ensuring that “no one is left behind”, please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
3. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Senior Support Worker and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. 

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Bibi Jaufaraully via email at Bibi.Jaufaraully@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/11/2026 with interviews to follow.

Please note that the successful applicant must be available to commence employment on or before 31st January 2027.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) 

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1st April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. 

Our Commitment 

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.   

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.