Support Workers

Role: Senior Support Worker - Complex Care Location: Midlands Hours: Full Time Salary: Competitive Salary + Overtime Available What will you be doing?Providing high-quality, person-centred support to young people with complex care needs within community-based residential settings.Supporting teenagers and young adults living in single occupancy placements with staffing ratios ranging from 2:1 to 4:1.Promoting independence, wellbeing, positive outcomes and life skills development.Building and maintaining positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals.Following and implementing support plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies.Supporting young people through challenging situations and periods of crisis using de-escalation techniques.Carrying out approved physical intervention practices where necessary and appropriate.Maintaining accurate records, incident reports and daily documentation.Acting as a positive role model and supporting less experienced team members.Attending handovers, team meetings and training to ensure best practice is maintained.Experience/qualifications required:Previous experience supporting young people or adults with complex care needs.Experience working with behaviours that challenge, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and person-centred care practices.Experience using de-escalation and ..... full job details .....