We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to provide 2:1, 24-hour care for an individual with very complex mental health needs, including:
* Eating disorders
* High-risk self-harm behaviours (including ligaturing)
* Emotional dysregulation
* Potential requirement for physical intervention/restraint in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Shift pattens are 12 hours shifts,10pm-10am, night shifts required at present - may be opportunity for day shifts in the future.
Package:
· Pay: £13.55 per hour (weekdays) | £13.70 per hour (weekends)
· Included: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension & mileage (30p per mile)
· Leave: 28 days annual leave
· Pay cycle: Monthly pay with annual reviews each April
· Hours: Guaranteed contracted hours
· Extras: Pool cars, Blue Light Card & refer-a-friend scheme
· Training: Full face-to-face induction, Care Certificate & ongoing development
· Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
· Culture: Company-paid social events
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe, person-centred, trauma-informed support at all times
* Maintain constant observation and risk management where required
* Support with meal plans, routines, emotional regulation and daily living
* Respond appropriately to incidents of self-harm or escalating behaviour
* Use de-escalation strategies and approved physical interventions
* Complete accurate documentation, incident reports and handovers
* Work closely with clinical teams, family members and commissioners
Essential Experience
✔ Previous experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
✔ Direct experience with eating disorders and/or high-risk self-harm
✔ Confident working within PBS frameworks
✔ Willingness and ability to undertake physical intervention training
✔ Strong emotional resilience and professional boundaries
Experience in 2:1 or 1:1 intensive support packages and or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care would be desirable
If you’re experienced, resilient, and committed to high-quality care — we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship is unavailable for this role and you must possess the right to work without sponsorship/switch