Support Worker

Autonomy Care Group Ltd; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomy Care Group Ltd. seeks compassionate care professionals to support residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity. The role involves coaching life skills, assisting with meals and routines, and providing emotional support in challenging situations.

Experience with individuals displaying challenging behaviour is valued, with PBS knowledge desirable and training provided. Team collaboration with families and professionals is essential to deliver consistent,

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who display challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, meals, routines and day-to-day tasks with dignity.
• Promote independence by coaching life skills like cooking, budgeting and confidence-building.
• Provide emotional support and a calm approach to meet residents’ needs and reduce distress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Challenging behaviour

PBS knowledge

Life skills coaching

Job description

Support Daily Living: Help residents with personal care, meals, routines, and day-to-day tasks — always with dignity and respect.

Promote Independence: Coach life skills like cooking, budgeting, and confidence-building to help people achieve personal goals.

Communication & Emotional Wellbeing: The people we support will at times communicate using behaviours that others may consider challenging. Providing emotional support, a calm approach, and working to meet people’s needs to reduce times of distress.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour.Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)