Female Support Workers – Complex Care

Phoenix Care Staff LTD; Clowne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff LTD is recruiting experienced Female Support Workers to provide specialist, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs. You will support with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions, promoting independence and ensuring individuals feel safe, comfortable and valued.

Experience in dysphagia, non-verbal support, and following care plans with risk assessments is essential; PBS and emotional regulation skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in specialist support or complex care is essential.
• Experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties and mental health conditions is valued.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and complete risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs.
• Promote independence, safety, and comfort for service users.
• Support individuals with communication needs and non-verbal cues.
• Maintain dignity and personal care in line with care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Reliable

Dysphagia experience

Autism/learning disabilities

Makaton/communication

Non-verbal support

Mental health understanding

Complex care needs

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Emotional regulation

Personal care & dignity

Care plans & risk assessments

Specialist support/complex care

Job description

Phoenix Care Staff are recruiting experienced Female Support Workers to provide specialist, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs.

We are looking for compassionate, patient and reliable individuals who have experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties and mental health conditions.

You will play an important role in providing consistent support, promoting independence and ensuring individuals feel safe, comfortable and valued.

Skills and Experience Needed

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in:

• Dysphagia and swallowing difficulties.
• Autism and learning disabilities.
• Makaton and alternative communication methods.
• Supporting non-verbal individuals.
• Mental health conditions.
• Complex care needs.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Emotional regulation and challenging behaviours.
• Personal care and maintaining dignity.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.

Previous experience in specialist support or complex care is essential.

exceeds National minimum wage 45p per mile between visits.