Support Worker — Complex Care & Person-Centred Support

Active Care Group; Greater London; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bank holidays

Birthday off

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Pension

Health plan

Refer a Friend £1500

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker at Foxley Lane in Purley. You will provide person-centred support for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities, and autism.

You’ll promote independence, dignity and safety while following care plans and safeguarding policies. The role involves day and night shifts with a total of 42 hours per week, in a supportive team led by qualified leadership.

Competenze

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or complex care is desirable.
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to person-centred support.
• Good communication, record-keeping, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• Understanding of safeguarding, dignity, equality, and promoting independence.
• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, and medication procedures.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards this).

Mansioni

• Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual PCPs.
• Administer medication and support individuals with epilepsy and other healthcare needs.
• Provide personal care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, mobility, and community participation.
• Manage and respond appropriately to behaviours that challenge.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Act as a key worker and liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and assisting with shift leadership.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to flexib​ly

Safeguarding awareness

Care plan adherence

Formazione

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker at Foxley Lane in Purley. You will provide person-centred support for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities, and autism.

You’ll promote independence, dignity and safety while following care plans and safeguarding policies. The role involves day and night shifts with a total of 42 hours per week, in a supportive team led by qualified leadership.