Current Vacancies
At Ability we focus on ability, not disability. Do you share our values and have a positive attitude? If so, you could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in your area who need care or support to be able to live more independently.
Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for our roles along with your positive “can do” attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service. We offer a culture of support and leadership, extensive training, health care scheme and contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
With the cost of living crisis evolving every day, you may be in a situation where you are facing uncertain times and currently worrying about how to make ends meet, or in a position where you want and can help the most vulnerable people in your community.
Ability have a positive solution – we are hiring!
To ensure we can continue to deliver care and support to our vulnerable customers, we are looking for people who have a positive can-do attitude and are available to start immediately.
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Housing
Care & Support
Support Worker Mental Health – Layton Court in Mitcham – reference SWLC072024
Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?
Do you have:
- Some understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice.
- Ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs
- Excellent communication
- Good organisational skills
- Being able to work under your own initiative
If yes, join us at Ability Housing where you can be part of a friendly and inspiring team as a Support Worker.
Vacancies details
We have 1 full-time vacancy (40hrs a week) at Layton Court in Mitcham, for a permanent position. The successful candidates need to be able to be part of rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
About the role
You will provide outcomes focused support to individuals living with mental illness or dual diagnosis, including one to one individual support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services.
You will also:
- Work to enable individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living.
- Jointly develop, review, monitor and adapt person centred support and safety plans.
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self and others who access our services.
- Encourage those living with mental illness to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health
- Empower our customers to develop the independent living skills they need, to successfully move on
- Provide personal care for customers, if required.
Salary –£25,694.59– 40 hours per week (£12.32ph)
Benefits you will receive with this role
- Support and Leadership
- Training and development opportunities
- Company healthcare scheme
- 30 days annual leave (included bank holidays)
- Contributory pension
- 0.45p per mile
- Sick Pay
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Support Worker Hayes – Sessile Court – reference SWSC062023
Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?
Do you have:
- Some understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice.
- Ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs
- Excellent communication
- Good organisational skills
- Being able to work under your own initiative
If yes, join us at Ability Housing where you can be part of a friendly and inspiring team as a Support Worker.
Vacancies details
We have 1 vacancies at Sessile Court in Hayes, for a permanent position, working full time, days , 40 hours per week. The successful candidates needs to be able to be part of a rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
About the role
You will provide outcome focused support to individuals living with mental illness or dual diagnosis, including one to one individual support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services.
You will also:
- Work to enable individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living.
- Jointly develop, review, monitor and adapt person centred support and safety plans.
- Monitor and report to senior staff on the effectiveness of support delivery
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self and others who access our services.
- Encourage those living with mental illness to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health
- Empower our customers to develop the independent living skills they need, to successfully move on.
Ability Care & Support provides support to vulnerable adults within the Hayes area with learning difficulties/mental health and physical or sensory impairments. We are looking for a Support Workers to join our friendly team on a full-time basis, providing care and support to help our customers make the most of their abilities and support them to live independently.
Salary – £25,694.59 pa – 40 hours per week (£12.32ph)
Benefits you will receive with this role
- Support and Leadership
- Training and development opportunities
- Company healthcare scheme
- 30 days annual leave (included bank holidays)
- Contributory pension
- 0.45p per mile
- Sick Pay
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Support Worker – Pound House – Dorking – reference SWDK072021
Support Workers – Dorking
Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?
Do you have:
- Ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs
- Excellent communication
- Good organisational skills
- Being able to work under your own initiative
If yes, join us at Ability Housing where you can be part of a friendly and inspiring team as a Support Worker.
Vacancies details
We have 2 vacancies at Pound House in Dorking, Surrey, for a permanent position, working full time/Part time, The successful candidates need to be able to be part of rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
You will also:
- Work to enable individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living.
- Jointly develop, review, monitor and adapt person centred support and safety plans.
- Monitor and report to senior staff on the effectiveness of support delivery
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self and others who access our services.
- Encourage those living with mental illness to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health
- Empower our customers to develop the independent living skills they need, to successfully move on.
Ability Care & Support provides support to vulnerable adults within the Dorking area with learning difficulties/mental health and physical or sensory impairments . At this service you will provide personal care, where required to our customers. We are looking for a Support Workers to join our friendly team on a full-time basis, providing care and support to help our customers make the most of their abilities and support them to live independently.
Salary – £23,859.26 – 40 hour week (£11.44ph)
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you should assume that on this occasion, your application has not been successful.
Support Worker, Woking – reference WOKSW062021
Ability Care & Support provides support to vulnerable adults within the Woking area with learning difficulties/mental health and physical or sensory impairments. We are looking for a Support Workers to join our friendly team on a full-time basis, providing care and support to help our customers make the most of their abilities and support them to live independently. As well as genuine job satisfaction, we can also offer flexible working arrangements. The hours you work will depend on our customers’ needs but we agree these with you upfront. Working as part of a team you will work shifts over a 7-day period which includes weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Applicants should also be aware the activity of providing personal care is required for a number of our customers.
Vacancies details
We have 3 Full time and 1 Part time vacancies at Rosedene House in Woking , Surrey, for a permanent position, working full time, 40 hours per week and Part time hours variable. The successful candidates need to be able to be part of rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
Benefits Ability offer:
- Excellent hourly rates of pay
- On the Job and E learning training provided.
- Company cash back healthcare scheme on completion of probation
- Life insurance
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn cash rewards
- Accruable Holiday entitlement in addition to your hourly pay rate for Zero Hours and Casuals
- Flexible shifts that meet the needs of our customers, on a full-time/part time or bank basis
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
Requirements for Support Worker
- Right to work in the UK – documents such as passport and national insurance number.
- Driving licence/access to a car is desirable due to the community support. We support travel by paying a mileage allowance of up to 45p per mile
- The ability to work on a shift basis including days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and overnight sleep-ins
- Provide personal care, where required to our customers
- Administer and monitor medication
- Have clear communication skills
- Be able to record and report effectively
The hours you work will depend on our customer needs but we will agree these with you in advance.
Salary – £23,859.26 – 40 hour week (£11.44ph)
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you should assume that on this occasion, your application has not been successful.
Head Office
Officer Manager – reference OM102024
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of our clients Head Office in Staines Upon Thames. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will support the Board and Senior Management Team (SMT) by coordinating meetings, maintaining key records, and overseeing the day-to-day management of office facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and manage Board, Committee, and SMT meetings, including minute-taking, agenda preparation, and action log updates.
- Ensure compliance with Companies House and other regulatory bodies.
- Maintain the Quality Management System and ISO 9001 accreditation, including facilitating audits.
- Manage Head Office facilities, covering health & safety, utilities, cleaning, and maintenance contracts.
- Oversee IT and phone services, coordinating with providers and managing IT assets.
- Lead on health and safety policy updates, risk assessments, and business continuity planning.
- Act as the main point of contact for insurance matters, managing renewals and claims.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in office management with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive and customer-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
- Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and an ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A valid driving license and own transport for travel between sites when necessary.
Full time: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: £30 – £35k DOE
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous pension
- Medical cash back scheme,
- Hybrid working opportunities post-induction.
On-site parking available
Next Steps
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the ongoing success of this business. If you’re a motivated professional with a positive, can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you!