Support Worker
75 per hour
Service Type: Supported Living
Speciality: Mental Health
We have recently won the Employer of the Year Award at the Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2024. Our training team has also won many national and regional awards and is viewed as outstanding by our colleagues.
Following our most recent national award the judges' comments were 'a very inspirational business that aims high to deliver excellence in all areas and supports people to lead aspiring lives. A strong family feel where staff are rewarded, valued and supported to maximise their potential. Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you love arts and crafts? Do you enjoy singing and dancing? 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 a Support Worker, you will be included in creating activities and ensuring the people we support receive a great level of care within their home. You will be supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations - no matter how big or small they are and to promote independence by learning new skills.
Competitive Hourly rate of £12.50 per hour
Training opportunities - NVQ Level 3/5 qualifications
Opportunity to learn skills to progress (80% of our managers started as Support Workers!)
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!)
Ideal candidates for this role will be required to have excellent listening and communication skills with empathy and a positive support approach.
Email: recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk / Contact Number: 01737 924 084 / Website:
Please note that all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards, including an enhanced DBS check.