Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and daily living support to service users in their homes or supported living environments.


• Support individuals with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation as required.


• Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing through meaningful engagement.


• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments accurately.


• Maintain accurate and timely records of all care delivered.


• Uphold safeguarding principles and report concerns in line with policy.


• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a professional and supportive manner.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Essential Training & Qualifications

Candidates must hold or have completed training in:

• Care Certificate


• Moving & Handling - Practical and Theory (not online)


• Medicine Administration - minimum Level 2


• Safeguarding Adults


• Infection Prevention & Control


• Information Governance, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Quality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect


• MCA/DoLS


• First Aid


• Food Hygiene


• Food Safety & Nutrition


• Managing Challenging Behaviours


• MAYBO (for specialist services) - desirable

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or issued within the last 12 months).


• Right to work in the UK.


• Flexibility and reliability to cover shifts at short notice.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.