Support Worker (Adults)

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Job Title

Support Worker (Residential Care – Learning Disabilities & Autism – Adults)

Location

Nottingham (NG8)

Salary

£12.87 – £13.83 per hour (Depending on Qualification & Experience)

Job Type

Permanent – Full Time

Work Hours

Days and Nights – 42 hours per week (rolling rota) 8 am‑8 pm or 8 pm‑8 am (must be able to work both and have full flexibility)

Start Date

Immediate, but subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Job Details

Reports To: Team Leader/Nurse/Manager

Direct Reports: None

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is looking for Support Workers for a residential adult care, to provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements in this community‑based service in Nottingham, NG8 supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism. This role is aimed at supporting and enabling service users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person‑centred care that is bespoke to each individual.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• Contributing to the efficient running of the service.
• Supporting Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
• Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed.
• Being responsible for informing the Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users.
• Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
• Adhering to all Infection Control Policy and Procedures and to ensure that I keep up to date with my scheduled Infection Control Training.
• Developing effective working relationships with other employees within the client site.
• Working in cooperation with members of the multi‑disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users.
• Seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Having good knowledge of, and working within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understanding the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
• Committing to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
• Attending statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

Requirements

• Minimum 1‑2 years’ work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
• NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care – Preferable.