Support Worker – Learning Disabilities, Autism & Mental Health in High Wycombe

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities, Autism & Mental Health Homecare Gurus•High Wycombe, GB

We are recruiting compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Living services. You will be supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health needs to live independently while promoting choice, dignity, and person-centred care.

Some of our services require female Support Workers due to the specific needs of the individuals we support. This requirement is applied where it is a lawful occupational requirement.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care where required.
• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support individuals with eating and drinking plans, including PEG feeding where trained.
• Assist individuals with complex health needs, including catheter care where required.
• Respond appropriately to seizures and other health-related incidents.
• Promote independence, community inclusion, and meaningful activities.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and follow behaviour support plans.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete documentation to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies are always followed.

Applicants should hold current training or be competent in the following:

• PEG Feeding
• Buccal Medication Administration
• Medication Management
• Epilepsy Awareness
• Mandatory Care Training Certificate
• Right to Work in the UK

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or Mental Health needs.
• A caring, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-quality care and supporting individuals to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.
• Right to work in the UK

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

At Homecare Gurus, our core values are the foundation of our commitment to delivering exceptional domiciliary care. We believe in compassionate care, treating every client with kindness, dignity, and respect. Our services are personalised, ensuring that each individual receives a bespoke care plan that reflects their unique needs and preferences. We uphold the highest standards of professional excellence, with a team that is continually trained to provide the best possible care. Trust and integrity are paramount; we operate with honesty and transparency to ensure peace of mind for our clients and their families. Embracing innovative solutions, we strive to stay at the forefront of the home care industry, offering effective and efficient care. Our client-centred approach places our clients at the heart of everything we do, listening carefully and working collaboratively to ensure their well-being, comfort and happiness. We are dedicated to community engagement, fostering strong ties to enhance the support network available to our clients.

Company Culture

At Homecare Gurus, our dedicated team aims to deliver the highest level of service at every touchpoint. Our commitment extends beyond merely caring; we provide peace of mind and are genuinely interested in the well-being and comfort of our clients.
Based in High Wycombe, we proudly serve clients who require domiciliary care and live around High Wycombe, Marlow, Bourne End, Beaconsfield, Wooburn Green, and so many other areas close to High Wycombe.
For our clients who require carers and nurses in residential or nursing homes, we have carers available primarily in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, London, Buckinghamshire, Bristol and West Glamorgan.
For Live-In care, we are able to offer carers in any part of England and Wales.
Our diverse team of care workers are passionate about the work they do, have a strong command of English and are meticulously trained to the highest standards of care.

Company Benefits

Working for Homecare Gurus means joining a highly supportive, family-run team that truly believes happy, well-supported carers are the foundation of exceptional care. They back this philosophy with highly competitive pay rates (ranging from £14.56 to £21.84 per hour depending on the shift), paid holiday, and stable, regular placements. Because they train their staff to work across both domiciliary (home) and residential environments, you will benefit from excellent ongoing training to build a versatile, long-term career. Above all, you will enjoy flexible rotas that fit around your lifestyle, a dedicated office team that always has your back, and a deeply rewarding, purpose-driven work culture where your wellbeing is valued just as much as that of the clients you support.

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