Senior Support Worker

Mysa Care; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Mysa Care is recruiting compassionate Support Workers for a new service in Farnborough. The role focuses on assisting individuals with trauma and mental health needs, promoting independence, and delivering practical and emotional support using a trauma-informed approach.

Full training is provided. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with strong communication and safeguarding commitments to support vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• A positive, proactive and patient attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with individuals to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Provide practical support with daily living, including personal care and meals.
• Implement individualised support plans and positive behaviour strategies.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly and professionally.
• Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in social, leisure, and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews of care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals.

Job description

Would you like to join a new team in supporting individuals with trauma and mental health needs, integrating back into the community?

We are currently looking for compassionate, patient, and resilient Support Workers to join our team for our new service being developed in Farnborough. Your role will involve promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and providing practical and emotional support tailored to each persons needs using the Trauma informed model. We are looking for someone with experience in supporting people who have had traumas in their life, suffer with mental health conditions using positive behaviour support and encouragement in their day to day lives, however we have a full training package for any new staff so if you are looking to give something back to people that need support this role could be for you.

Key Responsibilities as a Support Worker:

• Build trusting relationships with individuals to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Provide practical support with daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Implement individualised support plans and positive behaviour strategies.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly and professionally.
• Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in social, leisure, and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews of care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals.

About You

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential full training will be provided.
• A positive, proactive, and patient attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable individual

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for making a difference in peoples lives and supporting them to achieve their chosen goals and wishes.

Please note that we do not offer Sponsorships.

• Free parking
• EAP for mental health and personal support advice