Support worker jobs are rewarding and varied. They support independent lives and are essential to the delivery of care services.
As a support worker you will work closely with people who need care. You will learn about them and help them to live the way they want. Support worker jobs give the opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds. In a rewarding role like this you can find real satisfaction and fulfilment.
Support worker jobs
Support work is person-centred. This means you get to know the people you work with really well. You support them to have a fulfilling life.
As a support worker in Surrey you might work in a day centre, supported living centre or in someone’s home. You will be part of a support team, helping people to make choices, express themselves and live as fully as possible.
You don’t need qualifications or experience to become a Support Worker. Although if you have either then that will be welcome. Your employer will normally provide all the training needed for the role and may offer to pay for you to study.
There are lots of opportunities to progress as a support worker. It can be a great start to your career in social care in Surrey.
What’s it like?
Each day as a support worker will be different. Your role is to support people to live as independently as they can. In a day you might:
- help teach new skills
- provide emotional and/or physical support
- support with simple healthcare needs
- enable people to take part in activities
- support to go out, for a walk or to a restaurant
- carry out daily household tasks
- support with employment
- help people to achieve their goals and dreams
Antoni, Support WorkerI try to go the extra mile to help people
WATCH: Antoni’s experience
In the video below, Antoni shares what he most enjoys about job helping adults with support needs. We hear how he has progressed in his role through training. Plus, he tells us:
- what qualities you need to be a support worker
- why a job as a support worker is so rewarding
- how easy it is to build your career, even without qualifications
Antoni works for Active Prospects as a support worker in a supported living service. He supports people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, and autistic people.
