Senior Support Worker

Employer Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hillcroft Town Epsom Salary £26,240 - £27,928 Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata. Salary period Yearly Closing 09/02/2026 23:59

Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trust to work for. This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

Senior Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary : Band 3

Closing Date : 9th February 2026

Interview Date : 24th February 2026 (provisional)

Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Support Worker to join Hillcroft, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate.

Hillcroft is a residential service for up to six individuals who have a learning disability, autism and additional health needs.

We provide intensive support and a wide range of activities for the people living  have excellent facilities. Hillcroft also boasts its own large secluded grounds. The service is very busy with fast pace working .

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate team members who are focussed on promoting people's rights, choices and independence and ensuring they live full and active life.

The post will offer excellent opportunities for development.

Ideally the post-holder will hold a full driving license.

Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively lead the shift by delegating fairly tasks allocated for the day and ensuring good team work.

For informal visits, further information or questions please contact Iva Hardwick on

• Support people using the service with their individual preferences to promote and engage in a meaning individualised activity programme which promotes as much independence as possible.
• To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing, etc) in accordance with individual’s support needs.
• Ensuring with creative, motivational planning that high standards of activities and excursions is planned and executed, and that new activities are introduced as appropriate.
• Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any change in the person.
• Actively contribute to the review and development of plans, assessments and reports.
• Liaising, with the staff team, manager, day services, our local community team and external agencies in relation to activities.
• Administer and support individuals with their medication needs in line with the services requirements.
• Supervise support workers within the service, providing support and guidance on good, physical and motivational practice.
• To provide person centred support, listening to the people who live o ensure along side their care plans, respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Help maintain and develop relationships between individuals, families, friends and significant others.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

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