Support Worker - Complex Care & Independence

purpletribe; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development training

Progression opportunities

WOW-Wheel opportunities

Family flexibility

Refer-a-friend bonus

Loyalty bonuses

Meaningful work

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Ashdown Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a role in Blaydon (NE21). The position is full-time (42 hours/week) with a 2-week rolling rota and shifts across days, including weekends and nights as required. The role focuses on high-quality, person-centred support across social, physical and emotional care.

You will work with adults with complex care needs and challenging behaviour, applying Positive Behaviour Support principles while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with specialist complex care
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support
• Caring, respectful and reliable in care settings
• Commitment to dignity and confidentiality in person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support daily living activities
• Support with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Encourage independence with cooking, housekeeping and life skills
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to management
• Communicate with families, professionals and colleagues
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans
• Support with medication and healthcare appointments
• Assist with finances and tenancy-related tasks
• Participate in social activities, outings and holidays
• Apply positive behaviour support and safeguarding procedures
• Work safely, maintain confidentiality and follow policies

Skills

Caring and respectful

Reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Dignity and confidentiality

Specialist complex care

Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Ashdown Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a role in Blaydon (NE21). The position is full-time (42 hours/week) with a 2-week rolling rota and shifts across days, including weekends and nights as required. The role focuses on high-quality, person-centred support across social, physical and emotional care.

You will work with adults with complex care needs and challenging behaviour, applying Positive Behaviour Support principles while promoting independence and wellbeing.