Support Worker Complex Care (LD & Mental Health) Malvern, Midlands, North & South
Top Tier Talentees is recruiting on behalf of a specialist complex-care provider supporting teenagers and young adults in the community. Each person lives in their own home and is supported 2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 by a dedicated team.
The people you'll support have learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and can show high levels of behaviour that challenges. Many have experienced placement breakdowns elsewhere. This is demanding work, and it suits people who already have experience of it and want to make a real difference.
Locations and vacancies:
Due to the nature of the personal care involved, the Dudley posts are open to male applicants only and the Southampton posts to female applicants only. These are occupational requirements under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing consistent, person-centred support in the individual's own home and community
- Using positive behaviour support, de-escalation and, where trained and necessary, physical intervention
- Supporting daily living, activities, routines and wellbeing
- Recording incidents and daily notes accurately and working closely with the wider team
Requirements:
- Proven hands-on experience supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge
- Experience of de-escalation and physical intervention (e.g. PBS, MAPA, PROACT-SCIPr, Team Teach, CPI)
- Experience of intensive 1:1, 2:1 or higher-ratio support in community or supported-living settings
- The right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
- A driving licence is desirable and essential for some locations
What's on offer:
- £14.50 per hour, permanent PAYE contract, hours per week
- Paid annual leave and workplace pension
- Free in-house DMI training and free mandatory training
- Ongoing training and development
Please note: we cannot consider applicants without relevant complex-care experience.
When you apply, please tell us which location you'd like to work in.
Apply with your CV or contact us.
