Support Worker - Complex Needs | Huddersfield
£14.50 per hour | Permanent | 36-48 hours per week
RTC Resources is seeking experienced Support Workers for permanent roles with a specialist care provider in Huddersfield.
Your responsibilities
- Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
- Recognise signs of distress and use calm, effective de-escalation.
- Promote dignity, independence and positive relationships.
- Support personal care, medication, meals, daily routines and meaningful activities as required.
- Record care delivery and incidents accurately and elevate safeguarding concerns.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and clinical professionals.
- Prioritise least restrictive practice, using physical intervention only within authorised care arrangements and current training.
Essential requirements
- Previous UK care/support experience with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
- Experience working within enhanced staffing packages or comparable intensive support services.
- Practical experience managing behavioural escalation and physical aggression.
- Strong communication, teamwork and observation skills.
- An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
DMI/Dynamis training is highly desirable. Current or recent PMVA or other recognised physical intervention training may be considered following review and completion of any required training and assessments.
Benefits include
- Paid annual leave, pension contributions, free in-house DMI and mandatory training, and ongoing development opportunities.
UK care/support experience and the right to work in the UK are essential. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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