Support Worker / Care Assistant - Paddock Cottage NO SPONSORSHIP

ALLIED CARE LIMITED; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Crawley seeks support staff to assist adults with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Roles include personal care and community activities. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in care or be willing to obtain it. Driving license required. Full-time and part-time contracts available, with competitive benefits and pay enhancements.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing paid training

Enhanced pay for holiday shifts

Workplace Pension

28 days annual leave

Free meals when working a full shift

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Relevant Care or willing to obtain during probation.
• Experience in care or a desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with mental ill‑health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Assist in daily living skill development and personal care.
• Engage in community‑based activities.

Skills

Experience in care

Ability to support daily living skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Relevant Care or willingness to obtain

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

Paddocks Cottage is a traditional detached house in a quiet residential area with a large lawned garden. It is located near Crawley town centre and has good rail and road connections.

Driving Requirement

Full UK Driving Licence is required.

No Sponsorship

We do not offer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Excellent ongoing paid training from day one.
• Enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Workplace Pension.
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Excellent induction and regular formal supervision with your line manager.
• Casual dress.
• Referral programme.
• Eligible for Blue Light Card.
• Free meals when working a full shift.

About the Role

Our staff support adults with mental ill‑health conditions and learning disabilities in a care home environment. Responsibilities include supporting daily living skill development, personal care, community‑based activities, and working with some behaviours that may present as challenging.

Working Hours

24/7 care requires weekend work. Shift patterns are 12 hours on a 36 hour per week contract with occasional night shifts to cover leave. Part‑time contracts are available with an enhanced rate over time.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Relevant Care or willing to obtain NVQ during probation.
• Experience in care or a desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Apply

We welcome applicants with or without experience. If you are resident in the UK and eligible to work without restriction, we would love to hear from you.