Support Worker

Active Care Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Redhill is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will work within supported living and residential settings, providing practical help and facilitating access to services. Applicants should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers various benefits including training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced sick & maternity pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health.
• Desirable: 3 years experience in health and social care.
• Desirable: Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex communication needs and disabilities.
• Provide practical help with everyday tasks such as meal planning and shopping.
• Assist with personal care as outlined in the support plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 3 health and social care qualification

Minimum Level 2 qualification

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our team in the Redhill area. You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs in supported living and residential settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and a range of physical and learning disabilities (neurodiversity).
• Work as part of a team to promote positive communication and personalised support, enabling individuals to achieve their hopes, goals, and aspirations.
• Provide practical help with everyday tasks such as meal planning, shopping, and preparing meals.
• Assist with correspondence including mail.
• Help maintain independence both within the individual's home and outside of their home.
• Support individuals with personal care as outlined in their support plan.
• Assist with overall medication management and administration, including support for PEG (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) and stoma care when trained to do so.
• Facilitate access to services such as GP surgeries, shops, and leisure facilities.
• When trained, support individuals requiring restrictive interventions for complex behaviour needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and behaviours of concern.
• Desirable: 3 years experience in the health and social care sector.
• Desirable: Level 3 health and social care qualification; Minimum Level 2.
• Desirable: Valid UK driving licence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

EEO Statement

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions.

To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays and birthday off.
• Join the Active Learning Hub for e-learning and face‑to‑face training and development opportunities.
• Active Reward App offering discounts and savings on weekly shopping.
• Free 24‑hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline & app for legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice.
• Access to Nest Personal Pension account.
• Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save on everyday health essentials.
• Recognition via the Active Awards programme for outstanding active behaviours.
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend Scheme offering up to £1,000.
• Support and guidance from qualified clinical and business leadership teams for career development.