Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Horsham and surrounding areas, West Sussex
About the Opportunity
Due to increasing demand from our clients, we are actively recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team, covering a variety of health and social care services across Horsham and the surrounding areas.
We have opportunities available within a range of care and support environments, working with individuals who require assistance with their day-to-day lives, including those with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, complex needs, challenging behaviours and other support requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated Support Workers who are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals.
We can offer a variety of flexible shift patterns, including day and evening shifts, on either a regular ongoing or ad-hoc basis, depending on client requirements and your personal availability.
Whether you are looking to supplement your existing income, fit work around other commitments or secure regular hours, we aim to provide opportunities that suit your lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
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Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals across a variety of health and social care settings.
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Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, promoting independence and encouraging them to develop essential life skills.
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Assisting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, complex needs and challenging behaviours.
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Building positive and professional relationships with service users while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
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Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments and participate in meaningful activities.
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Encouraging social inclusion, independence, confidence and personal development.
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Responding appropriately to challenging situations, using effective communication and de-escalation techniques where required.
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Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
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Maintaining accurate daily records, incident reports and other relevant documentation.
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Ensuring the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the individuals you support at all times.
You will be supporting individuals with a range of personal circumstances and support needs, so a patient, empathetic, reliable and consistent approach is essential.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for experienced and motivated Support Workers who are confident working within health and social care environments and have a genuine passion for supporting others.
The ideal candidate must possess:
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Previous experience working as a Support Worker within health and social care settings.
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A valid Enhanced DBS covering both the Child and Adult Workforce. This is an essential requirement for the role.
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Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, complex needs or challenging behaviours.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a wider care and support team.
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High levels of emotional resilience, patience, empathy and unders
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Support Worker in Horsham employer: Kingdom Services Group
At Kingdom People, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering Warehouse Operatives a competitive pay rate and the opportunity for career progression within a leading e-commerce environment. Our supportive work culture is enhanced by a friendly on-site team, free parking, and complimentary refreshments, making Middleton a great location to grow your skills while enjoying a balanced work-life with flexible shift patterns.
