Job Description

Support Worker | Supported Living

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Contract: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

The Role

RGH-Global is seeking compassionate and energetic Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Leicester. We are looking for individuals who believe that care is not "one size fits all" and are ready to help adults with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs lead independent, purposeful lives.

In this role, you will be more than just a caregiver; you will be an advocate and a mentor, assisting individuals with complex needs and behaviors that challenge to achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be varied and person-centered, focusing on:

• Empowering Independence: Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, and medication management.
• Personal Care & Wellbeing: Assisting with personal care where required and monitoring physical and mental health.
• Community Integration: Building confidence and encouraging social inclusion within the local community.
• Behavioral Support: Using your experience and training to safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date daily records, incident forms, and reports to ensure high safeguarding standards.

Shift Patterns

To provide consistent, high-quality support, this role requires a flexible approach:

• Rotation: Includes both Day shifts and Waking Nights
• Availability: Must be available for weekend and Bank Holiday working.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year in a support or care role.
• Resilience: Confidence in working with individuals with complex needs and emotional resilience.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-player attitude.
• Compliance: Must be 18 or over with the Right to Work in the UK.
• Language: Proficiency in English (spoken and written) for effective safeguarding and record-keeping.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Pay: £13.00 per hour.
• Leave: 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Development: Comprehensive in-person training and opportunities for career progression.
• Environment: A supportive management culture and a casual dress code (no uniform required).

About RGH-Global

RGH-Global is committed to connecting talented care professionals with environments that prioritize Independence, Wellbeing, and Potential We represent providers who treat their staff like family and maintain homely, comfortable settings for their service users.

Safeguarding & Recruitment: RGH-Global is committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people our clients support. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.