Support Worker at Burleys Wood

Shaw healthcare; Crawley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Refer a Friend bonus

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free Uniform

Death in service payment

GP online

Discounted meals while on shift

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a caring Support Worker for Burleys Wood in Crawley. This dementia care home offers residential, nursing and respite care, with 12-hour shifts on days or nights and a flexible 4-week rota. No prior experience required as full training and progression options are provided.

The role emphasizes person-centred support, teamwork, and a commitment to dignity and inclusion within a friendly, values-driven workplace.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual’s care plan
• Offering personal care, including bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered (fluid/food intake, activities, incidents)
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment

Job description

Burleys Wood, Crawley Permanent Vacancy Reference: OE4402CK Closes Nov 18, 2026 at 09:08 AM

Competitive

Description

Location: Burleys Wood, Furnace Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley RH10 6JE
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Hours: 12hrs days fixed term or 48hrs nights available
Shift Times: Flexible on 4 week Rota, 12hr shifts either 07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00 - requirement to work alternative weekends

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring person who is ready to make a positive impact at Burleys Wood.
Burleys Wood is a dementia care home located in Crawley, West Sussex, offering residential dementia care, nursing care and respite care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for promoting physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. The will include, but not limited to:

• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual’s care plan
• Offering personal care, which includes assistance with bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered, including fluid/food intake, activities and incidents
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting your colleagues in day-to-day duties
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment

No experience required - Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you’re someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Benefits

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment *subject to criteria
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues