
Support Worker / Driver
Guildford Borough Council
£26,757 - £28,211Closes: 11 September 2026
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Support Worker / Driver
Spelthorne Borough Council
Reference: 1315
Spelthorne, Greeno Centre, Surrey
£26,757 - £28,211 per annum
Full Time
Permanent
Posted on 19/08/2026
Advert
Support Worker / Driver. Full-Time 36 hours
£26,757 – £28,211 per annum
Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Support Worker / Driver to work at the Greeno Centre in Shepperton.
The Centre provides activities and entertainment but also provides additional care and support for a group of individuals who cannot 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 to provide mental and physical stimulation to suit needs
You will need hold a full driving licence with Category D1 is essential to drive a minibus, for which an assessment will be undertaken.
Training will be provided in assisting wheelchair passengers and elderly walking clients, 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
: Friday 11 September 2026 (Noon)
Interviews: Friday 17 September 2026
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.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Please see more information here
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