Care & Support Worker for Disability & Epilepsy

Active Care Group; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (24h)

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Rewards app

Refer a Friend up to £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Foxley Lane in Purley. You will provide person-centred care for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities, and autism, following PCPs and safeguarding procedures.

Shifts include 08:00-20:00 days and 20:00-08:00 nights. You’ll administer medication, support daily living, and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or complex care is desirable.
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to person-centred support.
• Good communication, record-keeping, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• Understanding of safeguarding, dignity, equality, and promoting independence.
• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, and medication procedures.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards this).

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual PCPs.
• Administer medication and support individuals with epilepsy and other healthcare needs.
• Provide personal care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, mobility, and community participation.
• Manage and respond appropriately to behaviours that challenge.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Act as a key worker and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Support day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and shift leadership.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Teamwork

Good communication

Record-keeping

Willingness to work flexibly

Safeguarding awareness

Ability to follow care plans

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Foxley Lane in Purley. You will provide person-centred care for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities, and autism, following PCPs and safeguarding procedures.

Shifts include 08:00-20:00 days and 20:00-08:00 nights. You’ll administer medication, support daily living, and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to promote independence and wellbeing.