Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Greeno Centre Surrey South East TW D United Kingdom Spelthorne Borough Council Job Vacancies Full time £25,677 - £27,084 per year

Support Worker / Driver

 £25,677 – 27,084 per annum

Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Support Worker / Driver to work at the Greeno Centre in Shepperton, to provide transport in the borough for elderly and disabled passengers to also provide support at the Centre.

The Centre provides activities and entertainment but also provides additional care and support for a group of individuals who are not able to participate in the centre independently. Your role will be to support these individuals whilst at the centre and to also transport elderly & disabled passengers to and from the centre.

This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet, communicate well with others and be adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible in your approach to work and have a caring disposition and must be able to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential for this post. Knowledge of health and safety, First Aid & NVQ is desirable, but training will be provided.

The main duties of the post include:

  • Assist individuals from their homes to the centre on transport
  • Support individuals with personal care needs
  • Organise activities in order to provide mental and physical stimulation to suit needs

You will need hold a full driving licence and be able to drive a minibus, for which an assessment will be undertaken.

Training will be provided in assisting wheelchair passengers and elderly walking clients, a driving licence with Category D1 is essential and local knowledge of the borough will be an advantage.

The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly criminal records) check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

In return we offer excellent conditions of service, with a benefits package that includes a pension scheme and at least 23 days' paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).

Closing date: Wednesday 3 December at (noon) 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 10 December 2025 

To apply please use the 'apply online' button below.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. 

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