Support Worker


Company:	Active Care Group
Salary:	£15.00/hr
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basildon, SS14
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Support Worker Complex Care

We are looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting an adult with complex care needs in their own home in Wickford, Essex.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by promoting independence, supporting rehabilitation, and enabling an individual to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

About the Client:

You will be supporting an adult who:

Is deaf in both ears and communicates by lip reading, so clear face-to-face communication is essential.

Has cerebral palsy, a spinal cord injury, osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bones), and diet-controlled borderline diabetes.

Requires ongoing monitoring of skin integrity due to a recurring leg wound.

Uses an electric wheelchair and requires hoist transfers.

Has a catheter that requires routine care, including bladder washouts.

Has access to a physiotherapy room and benefits from gentle encouragement and motivation to complete exercises.

The individual enjoys:

Adventure films

Shopping trips

Getting out and about in the community

Shifts Available:

Day Shifts: 8:00am 8:30pm

Waking Night Shifts: 8:00pm 8:30am

Sleep-in Shifts: 8:00pm 8:30am

Awake and supporting from

8:00pm 11:00pm

Sleep from

11:00pm 8:00am, remaining available if required

Day shifts are worked as

double-handed care (2:1 support).

Please note while hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract.

What you'll have:

A caring, patient, and compassionate nature.

Excellent communication skills, including speaking clearly to support lip reading.

Experience in complex care is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.

Confidence working as part of a two-person team.

A full UK driving licence (desirable)

Perks & Benefits

Up to £15.00/hour (based on experience)

Paid DBS Check & Induction Training

Consistent work schedule

Holiday pay & Nest pension

Active Awards recognition programme

Refer-a-Friend scheme (earn up to £1,000!)

Incredible support from our clinical and business leadership team

At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we'd be very happy to discuss this with you.

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