Job Description
Support Workers (Challenging Behaviour) Multiple roles Position: Support Worker - Challenging Behaviour
* Deaf blindness (MSI)
* Severe or profound hearing loss
* Severe or profound vision loss
* Autism and severe to profound learning disabilities
Location: Cheadle Hulme Salary £12.71 Contract: Temporary to permanent after 8 weeks Shifts: AM 07:30am - 15:00pm / 14:30 - 22:00pm including weekends 2 in 4 weekends (every other weekend). About the RoleWe are looking for compassionate, resilient, and proactive Support Workers to join our clients team supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex or challenging behaviours. Your role is to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life while helping to create a safe, supportive environment.No two days will be the same. You will be working closely with individuals who may present behaviours and make a positive impact Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day support with personal care, daily living skills, and activities
* Able to respond safely and calmly to challenging situations
* Build meaningful relationships that encourage independence and choice
* Foster excellent working relationships with colleagues
* Support individuals to access the community and engage in enriching activities
* Maintain accurate records and follow care plans
* Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and colleagues
* Ensure safeguarding, dignity, and respect are central to all work
About You
* Caring, patient, and committed to supporting vulnerable adults and children
* Able to remain calm and confident in challenging situations
* Good communication and team-working skills
* Experience in support work coupled with challenging behaviour
* Must be flexible with shifts and able to work weekends as above
* Drivers preferred
* you must be a driver / car owner and have access to a vehicle due to location
What our client Offers after the qualifying period
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Opportunities to gain advancement
* Career development and progression
* Employee wellbeing support
* Competitive pay, enhanced overtime, and sleep-in allowances
* Supportive, inclusive team culture
Benefits After 10 weeks
* 33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
* Pension scheme which is 4% matched.
* Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
* Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
* Blue light discount scheme.
* Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
* Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
* Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
How to ApplyIf you are passionate about making a real difference and believe you have the resilience and empathy to support people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!Please note we cannot accept applications student visa / skilled worker visas at this time