Support Worker Required for active 13-year-old boy (Learning Disability) (Ref 010131)
| Company: | Surrey Independent Living Charity |
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| Salary: | from £14.80 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Epsom |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Hours: 12 hours per week
• Split over 2 or 3 days (either 6-hour or 4-hour shifts)
• Saturday essential – minimum of 4 hours
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About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant to support John, a 13-year-old with a learning disability, to enjoy full and active access to his local community.
This is a highly active, out and about role. Most support will take place outside the home, making the most of whatever the day brings.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Support will focus on community access and shared activities, including:
• Going out to local shops
• Purchasing toys and DVDs
• Going for walks
• Visiting local attractions and places of interest
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and enjoyment while out and about
No two days are the same – this role suits someone energetic who enjoys being busy and engaged throughout the day.
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Benefits:
As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:
• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support
• Shopping discounts platform
• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription
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About You
• Friendly, patient, and dependable
• Comfortable supporting a young person in the community
• Confident managing outings and transitions
• Driver preferred (ability to transport John to activities is highly beneficial)
• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities is desirable, but not essential
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An enhanced DBS check will be required, and suitable safeguarding awareness is essential due to John’s age.
Essential requirements
None.
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