Rapid Response Support Worker - Drivers

Active Care Group Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier care organization in the UK seeks a Rapid Response Support Worker to provide essential care for clients returning home from hospital. This role is vital for ensuring clients receive high-quality support while regaining independence. Candidates should have proven care experience and strong communication skills. The position offers flexibility with live-in and travel opportunities, making a direct impact on clients' lives. Join now to help families reunite comfortably at home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in care, especially in complex care.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support new complex care packages across the UK.
• Assist with safe and efficient hospital discharges.
• Deliver personal care tailored to each client.

Skills

Proven experience in care

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and organised

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Rapid Response Support Worker – Make a Life-Changing Impact!

Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Are you ready for a role where every day truly matters? Join us as a Rapid Response Support Worker and play a vital part in enabling clients with complex care needs to return home from hospital and live safely, comfortably, and independently with their families. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to transform lives.

Why This Role Is So Rewarding

You’ll be at the heart of helping clients transition from hospital or other care settings back to the place they belong—their own home. Your support ensures they receive high-quality, compassionate care while regaining control of their lives. Few roles offer such a direct and meaningful impact.

As a Rapid Responder, you will:

• Support the start-up and stabilisation of new complex care packages across the UK
• Assist Care Managers and clinical teams with safe and efficient hospital discharges
• Step in where needed to provide continuity, stability, and reassurance to clients and their families
• Mentor new Support Workers, role-modelling best practice and safe, effective care
• Deliver personal care and daily living support tailored to each client
• Establish routines, organise essential supplies, and manage prescriptions or consumables when required
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism and clear communication at all times

What Makes This Role Unique

• Work live-in shifts for consistency—sometimes up to 3+ weeks at a time
• Work live-out depending on client needs (accommodation may be provided depending on location)
• Travel across the UK to help launch new care packages
• Work occasional unsociable hours based on client requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Proven experience in care—complex care experience highly desirable
• A self‑motivated, organised, and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries
• Willingness to travel and stay in different locations as needed
• Experience supporting clients with hospital discharges (desirable)
• Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care qualification (desirable)

Your support can bring a family back together—don’t miss the chance to make that happen.
If you have the passion and drive to give someone the gift of returning home safely, we’re ready to hear from you right now!