Job Description:
Pay: £12.71-£16.00 per hour
Job Description:
About the Role - Hours 08:00-20:00/20:00-08:00 Saturday and Sunday
Flexible for days and Nights
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
We are looking for dedicated, resilient and compassionate Support Workers to join a specialist team supporting a young adult with complex needs in a supported living environment.
This is a highly rewarding but intensive role, requiring staff who are confident working within Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks, and who can provide consistent, person-centred care.
The individual you will support has:
- Autism, ADHD and Moderate Intellectual Disability
- Bipolar affective disorder
- Communication needs (non-verbal, uses visual tools and Makaton)
- Behaviours that may challenge, often linked to communication and sensory needs
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, person-centred care in line with care plans and risk assessments
- Support communication using visual aids, Makaton and assistive technology
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies to reduce distress and promote engagement
- Support with personal care, daily routines, and structured activities
- Safely support community access (4:1 staffing model)
- Monitor and record behaviours, mood, and health needs accurately
- Administer medication in line with MAR charts and policy
- Maintain a safe environment, following all risk management plans (including fire, medication, and safeguarding)
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in learning disabilities, autism, or complex care
- Understanding of PBS or behaviour support approaches
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work as part of a team
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Physically able to support an active individual (walking, community access)
- Commitment to dignity, safeguarding, and least restrictive practice
Essential:
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete training and competency assessments
Desirable:
- PBS training
- Experience with non-verbal communication methods
- Experience working in high staffing ratio packages
Why Join Us?
- Full training and competency support (including PBS, medication, safeguarding)
- Opportunity to work within a specialist, structured care package
- Ongoing clinical and management support
- Career progression within complex care services
- Be part of a team making a real difference to someone’s quality of life
Important Information
This role involves supporting an individual with behaviours that may challenge, including physical behaviours during periods of distress. All support is delivered within a planned, least restrictive, and safety-focused framework.
The service operates under CQC-regulated standards, with a strong focus on:
- Person-centred care
- Safeguarding and risk management
- Mental Capacity Act & Best Interests decision-making
Apply Now
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and want to be part of a specialist team, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references.
Pay: £12.71-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Supported Living : 1 year (required)
- Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that may be challenging: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- U.K Driving Licence with access to car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
