Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Support Worker

The closing date is 17 November 2025

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Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2

Location: Larkfield Care Home, Charlwood

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: Band 2

Closing Date: 17th November 2025

Interview Date: 26th November 2025 (provisional)

Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

About Larkfield

Larkfield is a beautiful, six-bedded registered care home with nursing services, located in the peaceful village of Charlwood. We are proud of our tranquil setting, just a 30-minute walk from Horley Town Centre and a short drive from Crawley and Gatwick Airport.Registered with the CQC to provide accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and for treating disease, disorder or injury, Larkfield offers spacious bedrooms that can be adapted to meet individual needs. We also have a sensory room to support the sensory needs of the people we care for.Our dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants (Band 2 and Band 3) provide 24-hour care to individuals with autism, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities. All activities are tailored to meet personal interests and support a fulfilling lifestyle.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview

You will be part of a professional and compassionate team supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs. Working closely with relatives, carers, friends, advocates, colleagues, and other professionals, you will help deliver a consistently high-quality, safe, and person-centred service.Your role will promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, ensuring individuals enjoy a good quality of life in an environment of respect and compassion.

About You

Experience of providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid.
An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.
Must have a passion, drive and commitment to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.
Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of starting role.

What We Offer - Staff Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme - secure and generous pension contributions.
Annual Leave - starting at 27 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
Professional Development - access to funded training and career progression.
Health & Wellbeing Support - including counselling and occupational health.
Staff Discounts - NHS discounts on shopping, travel and leisure.
Inclusive Culture - welcoming and supportive environment for all.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

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.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this job roles. If you apply for this role and will require sponsorship then unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-6676914-PLD-F

Job locations

Larkfield

Farmfield Drive, Charlwood Road

Charlwood, Horley

RH6 0BG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Support individuals in line with their care plans to promote independence.
Assist with all aspects of personal care (continence support, showering, bathing, etc.).
Monitor and report on individuals physical and mental health and behaviour.
Record and report relevant information to the Shift Leader.
Act as a keyworker for named individuals.
Encourage and support leisure, social activities, and holidays as per person-centred plans.
Deliver person-centred care with respect, privacy, and dignity.
Support and maintain relationships between individuals and their families, friends, and significant others.

Our Commitment to Equality

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and service users. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know were here to support you.

Apply Today

If youre ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Support individuals in line with their care plans to promote independence.
Assist with all aspects of personal care (continence support, showering, bathing, etc.).
Monitor and report on individuals physical and mental health and behaviour.
Record and report relevant information to the Shift Leader.
Act as a keyworker for named individuals.
Encourage and support leisure, social activities, and holidays as per person-centred plans.
Deliver person-centred care with respect, privacy, and dignity.
Support and maintain relationships between individuals and their families, friends, and significant others.

Our Commitment to Equality

Apply Today

If youre ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience of caring for someone, either work of family member.

Desirable

Experience of working with people with Learning Disability in a care home or day service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience of caring for someone, either work of family member.

Desirable

Experience of working with people with Learning Disability in a care home or day service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.