Support Worker

Do you have the patience, compassion and understanding to help someone build their confidence, develop independence and take positive steps towards managing everyday life?

We are looking for a patient, compassionate and reliable Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a male in Truro.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping an individual build confidence, develop independence and achieve a better quality of life.

About the client:

Our client has a number of support needs, including:

• Autism
• Dyspraxia
• Hypermobility syndrome
• Health anxiety
• Body dysmorphia
• Thoughts of self-harm

What you'll be doing:

The successful Support Worker will provide consistent, person-centred support to help him develop the skills and confidence needed to manage his day-to-day life as independently as possible.

Support will include:

• Supporting him with personal care, including a shower and hair wash at least once a week.
• Helping to build self-esteem, confidence and independence.
• Supporting the development of practical daily living skills.
• Helping him access the community and develop strategies to manage anxiety in community settings.
• Encouraging positive engagement and communication with other people.
• Using agreed coping strategies, traffic-light systems and de-escalation plans.
• Providing reassurance and support when he becomes anxious, overwhelmed or distressed.
• Allowing time and patience for him to process situations and talk through incidents of anxiety or stress.
• Supporting attendance at counselling and other community-based services that promote mental wellbeing.
• Working proactively to reduce risks associated with deterioration in mental health, including thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
• Promoting choice, dignity, independence and a positive sense of achievement.

Shifts availiable:

• 6 hours a day - 5 days a week

In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.

What to look forward to:

• Pay up to £13.50/hour (based on experience)
• Additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked
• Paid DBS check and induction training
• Consistent work schedule for stability
• Holiday pay & Nest pension
• Recognition through our Active Awards programme
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000!
• Incredible support from our clinical and business leadership team

At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.

Take a look around the company
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/