Brooklyn Care Homes Ltd (BCH)
Support Worker: Β£12.71 per hour
Acting Senior Support Worker: Β£13.71 per hour
Contract: 36 hours per week
Essential: Full driving licence
Brooklyn Care Homes Ltd provides high-quality, person-centred care and support for six individuals with complex needs, including autism, PTSD, mental health needs and emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD).
We create a safe, supportive and empowering home where each person is treated with dignity, encouraged to make their own choices and supported to live a fulfilling life.
We are looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our team as Support Workers and Acting Senior Support Workers .
As a Support Worker , you will provide practical and emotional support tailored to each resident's needs, preferences and goals. You will help residents develop their independence, take part in meaningful activities and maintain their wellbeing.
As an Acting Senior Support Worker , you will carry out these responsibilities while also leading shifts, supporting colleagues and helping ensure that care is delivered safely and consistently. Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.
Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting, where required.
Encourage choice and independence in daily routines, household tasks and community activities.
Support residents with appointments, outings, hobbies and social opportunities.
Provide calm, compassionate emotional support.
Support with medication, including administration where trained and assessed as competent.
Recognise, record and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential care records.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
Respond calmly to behaviours that may challenge, using agreed support plans and training.
Work positively with residents, families, colleagues and health and social care professionals.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful home.
Lead and coordinate shifts, allocating tasks according to residents' needs.
Guide and support colleagues, modelling good care practice.
Check that care records and medication documentation are completed accurately.
Support new staff during their induction and help identify training needs.
Help keep care plans and risk assessments up to date by sharing observations with management.
Promote consistent standards of care and contribute to improvements within the home.
A commitment to dignity, choice and person-centred care.
Willingness to complete training and attend supervision.
A full driving licence .
For Support Workers:
Previous care experience is welcome but is not essential. Full training will be provided.
For Acting Senior Support Workers:
Previous experience in care or support work is required, alongside the confidence to lead a shift and support colleagues. Experience supporting people with complex needs and a relevant care qualification are desirable.
Full training and ongoing professional development.
Paid holiday and a pension scheme.
Employee mental health support.
If you are passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please state whether you are applying for the Support Worker or Acting Senior Support Worker role when submitting your application.
Permanent, Fixed term contract, Part-time
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Hiring: Support Worker Days and night Shift in Newark on Trent employer: Brooklyn Care Homes Ltd
Brooklyn Care Homes Ltd is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and empowering environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer full training, ongoing professional development, and a compassionate team culture that values dignity and choice. Located in a welcoming community, our staff enjoy benefits such as paid holidays, a pension scheme, and mental health support, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs.