Job Title: Support Worker 

Location: Bristol, Cornwall, South Gloucester and Devon. 

Salary:  £17 per hour 

Work Pattern:  Zero Hours Flexible work opportunity with a variety of shifts available including days, nights and sleep ins.  

Our client provides care and support to children and adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, behaviours that may challenge, and chronic conditions.They aim to enable each person to live as independently as possible in their own home and community. Each care package is personalised to meet individual needs, goals, and aspirations. The team works closely with families and wider support networks to promote independence and community engagement.The company is built on a foundation of putting people first. They are committed to high-quality care that enriches and transforms lives, creating a safe, supportive, and valued environment for service users and staff alike.

Duties:

Provide care in line with best practice, legislative requirements, policies, and agreed standards.

Deliver person-centred care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Support senior carers, nurses, and registered managers with care plan updates, raising issues where necessary.

Maintain and update skills through ongoing training.

Travel to various care home, hospital, and homecare locations as required.

Support individuals in building and maintaining relationships within their communities.

Follow care plans and complete relevant documentation.

Use electronic care notes (full training provided).

Safeguard and promote the welfare of service users.

Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and the wider team.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.

Requirements:

Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

At least one year of experience in a care role.

Experience in high-pressure environments.

Experience using apps for electronic care note-taking.

Strong written and spoken English.

Knowledge of learning disabilities and mental health.

Empathy and skills in promoting independence.

Strong time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Attention to detail.

Experience supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour.

Knowledge of the healthcare and social care sectors, relevant legislation, commissioning, and local authority processes.Personal Attributes:Career-focused and eager to learn.

Proactive, organised, and self-motivated.

Enjoys working with people and in a fast-paced, team environment.

Flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

Committed to the company, clients, and colleagues.

Understands and embodies the 7 Cs: Culture, Colleague, Collaboration, Commitment, Capability, Competence, Contribution.Additional Information:This role involves working with vulnerable individuals; a DBS check and self-disclosure are required.

Applicants must be 18 or over.

The recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and free from discrimination.

The company is proud to have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment, promoting wellbeing and supporting employees’ mental health.