Support Worker

BBS Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join a client’s Residential Services team in the UK. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs within a residential setting.

Requirements include an Enhanced DBS check, Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, and flexibility to work day/evening/weekend shifts across a 7-day rota. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, record-keeping and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs is required.
• Willingness to work across a 7-day rota and in service users' homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support according to individual care plans.
• Assist residents with personal care, daily living activities and domestic tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.
• Support residents with medication in line with care plans and policies.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and reports.
• Support residents in accessing activities and developing independent living skills.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

BBS Recruitment specialises in health and social care recruitment, supplying skilled, compassionate and reliable professionals tailored to your needs. From support workers to experienced care staff, our flexible staffing solutions help reduce vacancies, minimise recruitment costs, improve shift coverage and maintain continuity of care enabling your organisation to operate efficiently while delivering consistently high standards of person-centred support.

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our client’s Residential Services team, providing person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs within a residential care setting.

Key Responsibilities for the Support Worker:

• Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist residents with personal care, daily living activities and domestic tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.
• Support residents with medication in accordance with care plans and relevant policies.
• Assist with nutritional needs and specific dietary requirements.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents’ physical health, wellbeing or circumstances.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records, care documentation and daily reports.
• Support residents in accessing activities and developing independent living skills.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and other health and social care professionals.

Working Hours for the Care Worker:

• Day shifts
• Evenings
• Weekends

Requirements for the Support Worker:

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge.
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity legislation.
• Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota.
• Willingness to work in service users' homes and community settings.
• Strong communication, record-keeping, and teamwork skills.

If you are passionate about supporting individuals to live as independently as possible and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP