Support Worker

Active Care Group; Northam; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Training provided

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Active Care Group in Barnstaple, Devon is creating a dedicated two‑person Support Worker team to care for a 20‑year‑old client with learning disabilities who is non‑verbal. You’ll never work alone, as every shift is double‑up to ensure safety and connection.

This part‑time role runs a two‑week pattern with 24 contracted hours; earn up to £13.50 per hour, with full training, monthly rotas, holiday pay, a Nest pension, and bonus incentives such as refer‑a‑friend rewards.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable with a patient approach.
• Able to work in pairs on every shift for client safety.
• Comfortable with part-time hours on a two‑week rolling pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care for a non-verbal young adult with learning disabilities.
• Work with a partner on every shift to ensure consistency and safety.
• Support the client’s home-life and daily routines.

Skills

Support Worker

Compassionate

Teamwork

Job description

Looking for a part‑time role that truly makes a difference — with a full week off every other week? Step into something meaningful withActive Care in the Homeand help us build a brand‑new care team supporting a bright, spirited 20‑year‑old young woman in Barnstaple, Devon.

About the role:

We’re creating a dedicated team of Support Workers to provide specialist care when our client returns home from her residential setting. She spends two days at home with her family every other week — and that’s where you come in. Our client has learning disabilities, global developmental delay, and is non‑verbal. She’s full of personality and thrives with the right support around her. You’ll never work alone — every shift is double‑up, meaning you’ll always be alongside another Support Worker. This is a unique opportunity to build a consistent, meaningful connection with one individual and become an important part of her home life. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and looking for structured part‑time hours within a truly supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit.

When you’ll be working:

We have days available on a consistent two‑week rolling pattern: Potential to transition to a bi‑weekly schedule of 24 contracted hours upon successful completion of the probation period.

• Week1: Monday & Tuesday Days:8am-8pm
• Week2: Enjoy the entire week off

This pattern repeats every two weeks, giving you consistency and a fantastic work‑life balance.

What to look forward to:

• Earn up to £13.50 per hour(depending on experience)
• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager
• Access to theActive Learning Hub– e-learning & in‑person development
• Holiday pay, regular monthly rotas, and aNest pension
• Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
• Refer a friendand earn up to £1,500
• A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team

*Please note we are recruiting a female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act2010 PartSchedule9.

At Active Care Groupwe want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.

Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/