Title: Support Worker
Location: Devizes
Salary: £12.75 per hour
24 hour shifts (days and sleep ins), over 25 hour availability per week
No sponsorships offered
About Retain Healthcare
Retain Healthcare is an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking health and social care provider. We offer temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments and individuals with diverse support needs within their own homes across the South West. With branches in Cheltenham, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Bournemouth, we are the agency of choice for many providers in the local area. Retain Healthcare has grown by reputation to become the go-to provider. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our core values:
* Retaining Quality: Delivering exceptional care that consistently meets the highest standards.
* Retaining Independence: Empowering individuals to maintain their independence and dignity.
* Retaining Staff: Investing in our dedicated team through ongoing training and support.
* Retaining Skills: Continuously developing and enhancing our care expertise.
Do you thrive in supporting people with complex needs?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Devizes, with shifts available in Calne as well. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a supported living setting.
About You
* A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
* Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism, Schizophrenia and Epilepsy
* PBS/PBM and Epilepsy training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
* Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
* Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
* Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
* Driving license is beneficial but not required
Benefits:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Weekly Pay
* 28 days Annual Leave
* FREE uniform
* PAID training
* Blue light and Lifestyle discount cards
* Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction
* Staff events and company rewards
If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr