Support Worker

Active Care Group; Coulsdon; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (24h)

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Rewards app

Refer a Friend up to £1500

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Compassionate

Reliable

Teamwork

Good communication

Record-keeping

Willingness to work flexibly

Safeguarding awareness

Ability to follow care plans

Formação académica

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service, Foxley Lane, in Purley.At Foxley Lane, we provide guidance and support for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities and autism. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.What you'll be working:Day Shift: 08:00-20:00. Night Shift: 20:00-08:1542 hours Per Week£29,214.68 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)What you'll be doing:Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual Person-Centred Plans (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 effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and assisting with shift leadership.Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.What you'll have: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).Support residents to manage personal budgets and daily living expenses.Follow company financial procedures for petty cash and expenditure records.Maintain accurate financial documentation and receipts in line with policy.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/