Support Worker

Active Prospects; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning care organization in Leatherhead is seeking a Support Worker to help young adults with autism and learning disabilities live independently. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.75 per hour along with numerous benefits including training opportunities, leadership programs, and double pay on some bank holidays. Ideal candidates will possess excellent listening and communication skills, and prior experience is not required. Join our friendly team and make a positive impact in the lives of others!

Benefits

Competitive Hourly rate

Training opportunities

Leadership Programme access

Double Pay on some bank holidays

Enhanced pay for Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave

Blue Light Discount Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme access

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Empathy and a positive support approach.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Assist in developing independent living skills.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Positive support approach

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Leatherhead
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Service Type: Supported Living
Speciality: Mental Health

Do you want to work for an award-winning company?

We are proud to be recognised as 2025BestPlaceToWork and have also been accredited for the following Best Places listings: For Development, Wellbeing,Healthcare and forWomen.

Active Prospects are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our friendly team in Leatherhead. This service supports 6 young adults with autism and learning disabilities to live independently.

As an employee of Active Prospects, you will be entitled to our range of benefits such as:

• Competitive Hourly rate of £12.75 per hour
• Training opportunities – NVQ Level 3/5 qualifications
• Opportunity to learn skills to progress (80% of our managers started as Support Workers!)
• Opportunity to enrol on our Leadership Programme for Future Leaders
• Double Pay on some bank holidays
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Enhanced Pay
• Access to a Blue Light Discount Card (for retail, holidays, gym memberships etc)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Earn £500 per successful referral!)

Experience is not essential. Ideal candidates for this role will be required to have excellent listening and communication skills with empathy and a positive support approach.

Apply Today!

Email: [e-mail] / Contact Number: 01737 924 084 / Website: https://activeprospects.org.uk/

Please note that all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards, including an enhanced DBS check.

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