Support Worker

PST Group

## Job Description: Support Worker (Complex Needs)

### Role Overview
Support Worker required to provide person-centred care and support to service users with learning disabilities (LD), autism, and mental health needs, including complex needs and challenging behaviour. This is a temporary, ad-hoc role with shifts paid at £13 per hour.

### Key Responsibilities

  • Support service users with personal care, including: -
Washing, dressing, toileting - Support with dignity, consent, and choice Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support approaches. Support daily living and community engagement in line with care plans. Assist with: - Medication administration (where trained and authorised)
- Food hygiene and food preparation - Dysphagia support needs (e.g., safe swallowing strategies as required)
- Diabetes awareness (recognise and respond to care needs, follow plans)
- Epilepsy awareness (understand seizure plans and escalation procedures) Carry out moving and handling safely and confidently, in line with training and risk assessments. Promote independence and well-being while maintaining safety at all times.

### Essential Requirements

At least 12 months of UK care experience. Experience supporting people with: - LD, autism, and mental health needs - Complex needs and/or challenging behaviour Ability to support personal care, including intimate care. Knowledge/experience relevant to: - Medication administration - Diabetes awareness - Dysphagia - Epilepsy awareness - Food hygiene/preparation - Moving and handling

### Contract Details

Type: Temporary, ad-hoc shifts Pay rate: £13 per hour Sponsorship: No sponsorship available

### Additional Notes

Successful applicants must be able to work shifts on an ad-hoc basis as required. Clear understanding and commitment to safe care practices, confidentiality, and safeguarding responsibilities.
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