Support Worker – Make a Real Impact!
Key Information
Pay Rate: £12.89-£13.40/hour
Hours: Flexible part-time or full-time shifts available
Weekend Work: Weekend availability required (flexible rota)
Why Work With Us?
- Company pension scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance & Benefits Programme
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (including PBS and complex needs)
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive management and mentoring
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you will support individuals to achieve their personal goals and live as independently as possible. Responsibilities will vary depending on the individual you are supporting and may include:
- Supporting healthy lifestyles, including activities, nutrition, and hydration
- Encouraging community involvement, such as work, education, social groups, and leisure activities
- Supporting individuals to go on holiday and attend events
- Promoting safety and wellbeing at home and in the community
- Supporting individuals to build and maintain positive relationships
- Managing and reducing risks while promoting positive risk-taking
- Supporting emotional regulation and responding appropriately on challenging days
- Implementing support strategies for behaviours that may challenge, in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
- Assisting with daily living skills, including shopping, budgeting, and money management
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.
- Experience working with non-verbal individuals.
- Understanding of person-centred care principles.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
Desirable
- Experience supporting individuals with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learning disabilities
- Complex needs
- Mental health conditions
- Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Training in de-escalation and conflict management.
- Knowledge of sensory processing needs.
Who We're Looking For
- Empathy and compassion.
- Patience and understanding.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- Strong boundaries and consistency.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to build trusting relationships.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to promoting independence and choice
- Full Right to Work in the UK
- Satisfactory DBS and Employment References
Apply Today!
Whether you’re looking to start a rewarding career in care or build on existing experience, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community.
Apply now and join our friendly, supportive care team!
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Milestone Support Services, part of Natali Healthcare Solutions UK group, is a growing supported living provider, founded by experienced health and social care leaders. We are passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred support and being an excellent employer where staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to develop.
We are currently recruiting Support Workers to join our supported living services across Gosport and Fareham, supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
