Support Worker

Active Prospects; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated support workers to empower individuals with mental health challenges. This rewarding role involves providing essential support to women in a female-only service, helping them develop independence and emotional resilience. With a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career progression, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference. Join a team that values flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of those in need. Apply today to be part of a transformative journey!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free legal support and counseling

Opportunities for further qualifications

Career progression pathways

Financial rewards for referrals

Comprehensive induction program

Free onsite parking

Additional pay for bank holidays

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Ability to engage and empower individuals in their daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independence and life skills.
• Provide 1:1 support and assist in daily activities.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Qualifications in Social Care Level 3

Qualifications in Social Care Level 5

Job description

Location: Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Service Type: Complex Care Service
Speciality: Mental Health, Autism, Learning Disability

Active Prospects, an award-winning company recognized with an Outstanding Best Companies rating in 2021 and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces 2024 by Great Places to Work UK, is seeking dedicated support workers. Our training programs have received multiple awards, including Trainer of the Year in 2022 at the Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. We also hold the Disability Confident Leaders employer accreditation.

We are looking for compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals who are passionate about empowering people to lead fulfilling lives. The role involves supporting four women in a female-only service, helping them develop independence, emotional resilience, and life skills. The service supports individuals who may be living independently for the first time and may experience challenges such as self-harm, anxiety, or behavioral concerns.

The support we provide aims to enable individuals to enjoy a normal, fulfilling life, engaging in activities like days out, college, work, and social outings. The role requires adaptability, flexibility, maturity, and a creative approach to support, including positive risk-taking and out-of-the-box thinking.

Currently, all individuals receive several hours of 1:1 support daily, along with shared support during day and night shifts. We are particularly interested in candidates passionate about working with people experiencing enduring mental health issues and interested in psychology and positive behavior support.

Active Prospects is recruiting for Day and Night Support Worker(s) at our Crawley location. The site is accessible via public transport, with free onsite parking available for drivers.

In return, we offer a competitive pay rate of £12.75 per hour, with additional pay for some bank holidays and maternity/paternity/adoption leave. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal support and counseling, opportunities for further qualifications in social care (levels 3 and 5), career progression pathways—80% of our managers started as Support Workers—financial rewards for successful recruitment referrals, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. Our comprehensive induction program ensures all employees receive both classroom and on-the-job training to prepare for their roles.

We invite you to contact us to explore flexible working options and find out more about this rewarding opportunity.

What are you waiting for? Apply today or contact us directly at [e-mail] or 01737 924102 to speak with a friendly Recruitment Advisor.

Please note:

• All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment compliance checks.