Support Worker

Job Description: Support Worker (Complex Needs)

### Role Overview
Support Worker required to provide person-centred care and support to service users with learning disabilities (LD), autism, and mental health needs, including complex needs and challenging behaviour. This is a temporary, ad-hoc role with shifts paid at £13 per hour.

### Key Responsibilities

Support service users with personal care, including:
- Washing, dressing, toileting
- Support with dignity, consent, and choice
Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support approaches.
Support daily living and community engagement in line with care plans.
Assist with:
- Medication administration (where trained and authorised)
- Food hygiene and food preparation
- Dysphagia support needs (e.g., safe swallowing strategies as required)
- Diabetes awareness (recognise and respond to care needs, follow plans)
- Epilepsy awareness (understand seizure plans and escalation procedures)
Carry out moving and handling safely and confidently, in line with training and risk assessments.
Promote independence and well-being while maintaining safety at all times.
### Essential Requirements

At least 12 months of UK care experience.
Experience supporting people with:
- LD, autism, and mental health needs
- Complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
Ability to support personal care, including intimate care.
Knowledge/experience relevant to:
- Medication administration
- Diabetes awareness
- Dysphagia
- Epilepsy awareness
- Food hygiene/preparation
- Moving and handling
### Contract Details

Type: Temporary, ad-hoc shifts
Pay rate: £13 per hour
Sponsorship: No sponsorship available
### Additional Notes

Successful applicants must be able to work shifts on an ad-hoc basis as required.
Clear understanding and commitment to safe care practices, confidentiality, and safeguarding responsibilities