Support Worker Complex Needs

RTC Resources Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Pension contributions

In-house DMI training

Mandatory training

Development opportunities

Job summary

RTC Resources Ltd is recruiting a Support Worker for a specialist care provider in Nottingham to support individuals with complex needs. You will work as part of a coordinated team providing 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 support, promoting dignity, independence and meaningful participation in daily life while following care plans and safeguarding procedures.

UK care experience is essential and the right to work in the UK is required. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Previous UK experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 staffing, or comparable intensive support services.
• Practical experience managing behavioural escalation and physical aggression.
• Strong communication, teamwork and safeguarding awareness.
• The ability to follow agreed strategies consistently and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Promote dignity, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans.
• Recognise signs of distress and use de-escalation strategies.
• Support personal care, meals, medication, daily living and community activities as required.
• Maintain clear records and elevate safeguarding concerns or changes in presentation.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Prioritise least restrictive approaches and undertake physical interventions only within authorised arrangements and current training.

Skills

Complex needs experience

UK care experience

Behavioural escalation

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Support Worker - Complex Needs | Nottingham

£14.50 per hour | Permanent | 36-48 hours per week

RTC Resources is recruiting Support Workers for permanent positions with a specialist care provider in Nottingham.

We are looking for experienced care professionals who can provide calm, consistent support to individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. You will work within a coordinated team, potentially providing 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 support.

What you’ll do

• Promote dignity, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans.
• Recognise signs of distress and use appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Support personal care, meals, medication, daily living and community activities as required.
• Maintain clear records and elevate safeguarding concerns or changes in presentation.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Prioritise least restrictive approaches and undertake physical interventions only within authorised arrangements and current training.

What you’ll bring

• Previous UK experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 staffing, or comparable intensive support services.
• Practical experience managing behavioural escalation and physical aggression.
• Strong communication, teamwork and safeguarding awareness.
• The ability to follow agreed strategies consistently and maintain professional boundaries.

DMI/Dynamis training is highly desirable. Current or recent PMVA or other recognised physical intervention training may be considered, subject to review and required competency assessments.

What’s included

Paid annual leave, pension contributions, free in-house DMI and mandatory training, and ongoing development opportunities.

Applicants must have UK care/support experience and the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.