Support Worker

Job Summary
To provide person-centred support that empowers individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs to live safely, happily, and independently in their own homes. The role focuses on promoting choice, developing life skills, managing emotional well-being, and facilitating active community inclusion while respecting the individual's autonomy and rights.

Responsibilities

• Person-Centred Support: Implement tailored support plans that respect individual choices, communication preferences, and routines.
• Assist and prompt with daily living tasks, including budget management,
• Assist with grocery shopping, cooking nutritious meals, and domestic upkeep to build long-term independence.
• Emotional & Mental Health Wellbeing: Recognise signs of mental distress or anxiety.
• Deliver proactive, evidence-based emotional support using strategies in line with their care plans.
• Autism-Specific Adaptations: Support sensory processing needs, and use structured communication methods (e.g., visual schedules or social stories where appropriate).
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Apply PBS frameworks to understand the root causes of behaviours of concern, focusing on de-escalation, comfort, and safety.
• Medication & Health: Safely administer, record, and monitor medication according to policy guidelines.
• Assist with health appointments and physical wellbeing.
• Community & Social Inclusion: Accompany individuals shopping, visiting leisure centres or any other community based activities.
• Record Keeping & Safety: Complete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and risk assessments to maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Previous experience in supported living settings or residential care is highly desirable.
• Certification in first aid is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• A compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
• A valid driver's licence is essential for transporting clients as needed.
• Flexibility to work various shifts if necessary across multiple sites.

If you are committed to providing high-quality support and care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,880.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral programme

Experience:

• surpport worker: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person