Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Up to 30 hours per week, including morning and evening shifts between 7:00 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 23:00. Work is required over 7 days with a minimum commitment to alternate weekends and Friday evenings.

Salary
£33,495 per annum

About the Role
The START team provides a flexible short-term assessment and reablement service, supporting people to maximise their independence and ability within their own homes. This multi-disciplinary team includes professionals from social services and the NHS such as Support Workers, Social Workers, an Occupational Therapist, and a Physiotherapist. Following a 2019 CQC inspection, the service was rated overall GOOD and awarded “Best contribution in Adult Social Services” in 2025. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our service users by helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

The London Borough of Sutton is a vibrant community less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with excellent transport links, award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. Sutton is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment. The borough is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents, as outlined in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. Sutton is focused on regeneration, strategic growth, and providing quality services while involving residents in key community developments.

As part of our dynamic and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a cutting-edge service that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We encourage ideas and input from all staff to enhance service delivery and outcomes for our residents.

Experience
- Experience working in a caring role is essential.
- Experience in Moving and Handling is required.

About you
- Passionate and committed to supporting older and disabled people to maximise their independence and quality of life.
- Reliable and flexible with availability to work morning and evening shifts, including alternate weekends and Friday evenings.
- Confident driver with a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work, able to drive borough-wide.
- Keen to develop skills and knowledge within a dynamic service.

Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is required or willingness to work towards this qualification.