Compassionate Support Worker – Disability & Autism Care

BBS Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a client in Warwickshire. You will provide person-centred care to individuals with a range of physical and learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex needs, supporting daily living tasks and promoting dignity.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, assist with personal care and medications, enable community involvement, monitor wellbeing, keep accurate records, and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting while promoting dignity and independence.
• Support daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks and medication administration.
• Encourage independence, choice and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Assist service users to access the community, attend appointments and participate in social activities.
• Monitor and record changes in physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Complete accurate care notes, incident reports and daily records per company policy.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance during anxiety, distress or challenging situations.
• Support individuals with behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist wheelchair users and mobility-impaired individuals with moving and handling techniques.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support individuals with medication administration and maintain accurate medication records.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and support.
• Encourage participation in activities such as shopping, day trips, exercise, arts and crafts, games and social events to enhance wellbeing.

Job description

BBS Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a client in Warwickshire. You will provide person-centred care to individuals with a range of physical and learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex needs, supporting daily living tasks and promoting dignity.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, assist with personal care and medications, enable community involvement, monitor wellbeing, keep accurate records, and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality