Support Worker in Sutton inSutton PUBLISHED SAT 18 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 18 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £28632.24/year Hours: Full time Closing date: 17 November 2025 Location: Sutton, Greater London, SM2 5DU Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_86112 Apply for this job Summary Come and join the UK's largest provider of 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 Mayfield Road in Surrey. At Mayfield Road, we provide support to adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in a residential care setting. 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: Hours are based on a rota working every other weekend. Working over 7 days a week Full Time, 42 hours per week (4 days one week, 3 the next week alternating) Shifts start at 08:15am and finish at 20:15am What you'll be doing: Supporting our clients with daily activities Supporting their care plans to establish routine Ensure the client feels safe, and stable within their day to day care Personal Care* Administrating medication (if required) Support service users with physical disabilities using trained techniques and aids e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, modified bathing equipment What you'll have: Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills. Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working. Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping. Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual. Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. 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 give discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationships 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 yourself up to £1000 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
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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