Support Worker - Purley

Active Care Group; Coulsdon; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Learning Hub

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

EAP Helpline & App

Refer a Friend Scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Foxley Lane in Purley. You will deliver person-centred care to up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities and autism, across day and night shifts (42 hours per week).

Joining us means contributing to a safe, dignified, and empowering environment while following PCPs, safeguarding policies, and medication procedures. NVQ/QCF2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it is required.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and assisting with shift leadership.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Complex care experience

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

# Support WorkerPurleyFull TimeCloses 17 November 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service, Foxley Lane, in Purley.At Foxley Lane, we provide guidance and support for up to eight adults with epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities and autism. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. **What you'll be working:*** Day Shift: 08:00-20:00. Night Shift: 20:00-08:15* 42 hours Per Week* £29,214.68 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)**What you'll be doing:*** Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual Person-Centred Plans (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 effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.* Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including mentoring colleagues and assisting with shift leadership.* Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.**What you'll have:*** 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).* Support residents to manage personal budgets and daily living expenses.* Follow company financial procedures for petty cash and expenditure records.* Maintain accurate financial documentation and receipts in line with policy.**What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Active Learning Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Active Reward App** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£29,214.68 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)## Job detailsReference: REQ002602Contract type: Full TimeDivision: SouthPosted: 20 October 2026Closing date: 17 November 2026+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributorsCR8 3EH