Support Worker

Active Prospects; Redhill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonuses

Monthly staff awards

Qualifications support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Active Prospects is opening a brand-new service in Redhill in July 2026, delivering person-centred support to young adults with learning disabilities, autism and related medical or mental health needs. The role offers day and night vacancies and focuses on building independence and achieving personal goals in a caring team environment.

You will join a growing team dedicated to enabling meaningful lives in participants' own homes and communities, under the Active values of Aspiring, Caring,

Qualifications

• Support for young adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Promote independence and help individuals work towards goals.
• Brand-new service opening July 2026 in Redhill.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a responsive, person-centred and flexible support service.
• Promote a psychologically and physically safe, fair and respectful working environment.
• Support 18-25 year olds with learning disabilities and autism, including those with complex needs or trauma.

Job description

Position: Support Worker

Salary: £14.10 p/h

Location: Redhill

Service Type: Autism, Learning disabilities, medical needs

At Active Prospects, we are passionate about enabling people with learning disabilities, autism, physical and mental health needs to lead full and aspiring lives. As a charitable organisation our purpose is rooted in person-centred support, co-production, inclusion and a belief that everyone should have the opportunity to live a meaningful life in their own home and community.

Our ACTIVE values - Aspiring, Caring, Trusting, Inclusive, Vocal and Ethical - guide everything we do, from the way we support people to the way we work together as colleagues.

We are proud to be recognised nationally with the Best Employer Award at the National Learning Disability Autism Awards as well as awarded with the UKs Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Places to Work UK!.

We are opening a Brand-new service in Redhill July 2026, the service will be supporting young adults with a range of needs including but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs as well as some medical needs.

You will be part of a team to deliver a responsive, person centred and flexible support service to enable the people we support to build independence and live the life they want and help them to work towards their goals, aspirations and dreams. You will also promote a psychologically and physically safe, fair and respectful working environment, using people strengths and creating a shared purpose so they can live their "gloriously ordinary" life.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and caring support staff - Day & Night Vacancies are available, supporting young adults 18-25 with learning disabilities and autism. The individuals within the service may have complex needs and have experienced trauma.

the ideal candidate will be resilient, kind and caring. someone who can foster a nurturing environment where individuals can feel safe and recover, learn new skills and build positive relationships, return to education and develop skill for employment.

What we can offer:

• Enhanced pay when you leave to have a baby (maternal, paternal or adoption)
• Employee Assistance programme with various aspects of free legal support and counselling
• Financial awards for successful recruitment referrals!
• Monthly staff awards
• Support with Qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking for a role where your work has real purpose, where your values matter, and where you can help people achieve ordinary and extraordinary goals, we would love to welcome you to our growing teams!