Complex Care Support Worker

Complex Care Support Worker – Hereford (ASAP Start)

Location:

Hereford

Hours:

2:1 Care (Carer 1 pattern
- (Apply online only)/(Apply online only), Carer 2 pattern (Apply online only)/(Apply online only)/(Apply online only))

Rate:
  
  £16 per hour (PAYE)

We are urgently seeking an experienced
  
   Complex Care Support Worker
  
  to provide one-to-one support for a client with autism, severe learning disabilities, ADHD, an eating disorder, and challenging behaviour. This role requires a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual who can create a calm and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing personalised support tailored to the client’s needs and preferences.

Encouraging and assisting the client in engaging with his hobbies, including
   
    walking, arts and crafts, gardening, and various community-based activities
   
   .

Supporting the client in building confidence and independence in a structured and reassuring manner.

Using de-escalation techniques and a
   
    breakaway-trained approach
   
   to manage challenging behaviours (restraint is not permitted).

Helping to establish routines that promote emotional well-being and stability.

Communicating effectively with the wider support team and family members.

Requirements:

Experience
   
   supporting individuals with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, severe learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.

Breakaway training
   
   (not restraint-based) is essential.

A valid driving licence
   
   – while driving responsibilities will not be immediate, we prefer candidates who can eventually transport the client.

Strong communication skills
   
   – a clear, calming, and non-reactive approach is essential.

Ability to remain composed
   
   under pressure and manage situations with a de-escalation mindset.

A stable and balanced personal life, as the client is highly perceptive to stress in others.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a support worker who is emotionally resilient, patient, and consistent. The right person will have a calm demeanour, be adaptable, and avoid reactive behaviour. This role is not suited to individuals with a highly stressful or dramatic personal life, as the client is sensitive to external stressors.

Why Join Us?

Competitive PAYE hourly rate

Consistent weekday shifts – no weekends

A rewarding role making a genuine impact on someone’s quality of life

A supportive working environment with professional development opportunities

If interested, please apply and/or send your CV to (url removed). We look forward to hearing from you!

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