Support Worker

Active Prospects; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive living service provider is seeking a Support Worker in Leatherhead. This position involves providing person-centred support to young adults with autism and learning disabilities. Skills in communication and empathy are essential, and training opportunities are provided to develop your career. The role has a competitive hourly rate of £12.75 and various benefits including enhanced pay for maternity leave and a leadership program.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £12.75

Training opportunities – NVQ Level 3/5 qualifications

Opportunity to learn skills to progress

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Enhanced Pay

Double Pay on some bank holidays

Access to a Blue Light Discount Card

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme (Earn £500 per successful referral!)

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent listening and communication skills with empathy and a positive support approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, person-centred support to young adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Support individuals to develop daily living skills and progress towards independent living.
• Attend training opportunities and work as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Positive support approach

Job description

Overview

Support Worker – Location: Leatherhead – Salary: £12.75 per hour – Service Type: Supported Living – Speciality: Mental Health

Active Prospects are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our friendly team in Leatherhead. This service supports 6 young adults with autism and learning disabilities to live independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, person-centred support to young adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Support individuals to develop daily living skills and progress towards independent living.
• Attend training opportunities and work as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.75 per hour
• Training opportunities – NVQ Level 3/5 qualifications
• Opportunity to learn skills to progress (80% of our managers started as Support Workers!)
• Opportunity to enrol on our Leadership Programme for Future Leaders
• Double Pay on some bank holidays
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Enhanced Pay
• Access to a Blue Light Discount Card
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Earn £500 per successful referral!)

Requirements

• Experience is not essential.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent listening and communication skills with empathy and a positive support approach.

How to Apply

Apply Today!

Email: [e-mail] | Contact Number: 01737 924 084 | Website: https://activeprospects.org.uk/

Please note that all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards, including an enhanced DBS check.