Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays

Birthday off

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Pension

Health plan

Refer a Friend £1500

Career progression

Job summary

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

You’ll promote independence, dignity and safety while following care plans and safeguarding policies. The role involves day and night shifts with a total of 42 hours per week, in a supportive team led by qualified leadership.

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, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and assisting with shift leadership.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to flexib​ly

Safeguarding awareness

Care plan adherence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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., 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 holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer 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

Experience & 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).

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: 20:00-08:15
• 42 hours Per Week
• £29,214.68 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata), £29,214.68 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)