Support Worker, Mental Health

White Lodge enables those with disabilities, their families, and their carers to lead fulfilling lives.

Supporting over 2,500 individuals across Surrey, we offer a diverse range of services for all ages and abilities.

• Salary of £12.21 per hour
• A culture of progression and development
• 38 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to support a healthy work/life balance

As a Support Worker, you will help children and young people enjoy safe, engaging, and creative play and leisure activities that support their development and wellbeing.

Working closely with each young person and their “All About Me” guidance, you’ll plan and support activities that are fun, inclusive, and tailored to individual needs.

You’ll also provide assistance with personal care, mealtimes, communication, and physical comfort, always respecting privacy and dignity.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with play and youth club supervisors
• Ensure that practice aligns with policies, procedures, and OFSTED standards
• Keep accurate records and maintain a safe, hygienic environment

To be considered as a Support Worker, you will need:

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with disabilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good play and engagement skills
• A good level of IT literacy

This role may involve supporting individuals who need manual handling.

All staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please make it known if you are on the DBS update service.

We recruit on an ongoing basis and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. Closing dates may be extended where necessary, and roles may close early if the right candidate(s) are appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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