Job Description

We're Hiring - Support Workers /Senior Support Workers

Location:

LE12 9QJ

Pay:

14.18 - 17.46 per hour (inc of holiday pay)

Start Date:

Estimated October 2025

About Us - We Are Care

We Are Care is a forward-thinking and compassionate care organisation that prioritises people over profit. As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide exceptional care services while supporting and empowering our team of carers. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being valued, respected, and rewarded for your work.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced and resilient

support workers

to join a dedicated care team supporting a young individuals with complex behavioural needs in a bespoke solo setting. This individual benefits from high staffing ratios and structured, specialist support.

This is a

physically active role

, best suited to those with experience managing behaviours that challenge. Successful applicants will contribute to a dynamic team delivering care in a

daytime and community support structure

.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver

person-centred support

to a service user with high emotional and behavioural needs Uphold a structured care plan with consistency and patience Use approved de-escalation techniques and, when necessary,

physical intervention

, including floor-based holds (NAPPI framework) Foster a

safe and empowering environment

, especially during transition periods Maintain clear and detailed

daily records

, escalating safeguarding or behavioural concerns appropriately Contribute to the wider multi-disciplinary team, including debriefs and handovers Support outings in the community in a 4:1 ratio as required

What We Offer

Competitive pay:

14.18 - 17.46

per hour Opportunities with

long-term placement

prospects

Flexible shift patterns

(including days, weekends, and overnights) Specialist training including

NAPPI

, safeguarding, and autism support Bi-weekly pay Holiday pay and pension scheme 24/7 on-call support A supportive and experienced care team

What We're Looking For

Experienced applicants only

(due to the specific nature of the care environment) Full mandatory training certificates (must have been completed in the last 12 months)

NAPPI / MAPPAI trained

(or some other form of restraint) At least

6 months' experience

in behavioural support or complex needs care Enhanced DBS on the update service Physically fit and confident in managing escalated behaviours Reliable, calm under pressure, and passionate about positive outcomes Must have the

right to work in the UK

Shifts

Full-time and part time hours following shifts available 7.00am-2.30pm 2.30pm-10.00pm 7.00am-10.00pm 10.oopm-08.00am
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 14.18-17.46 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person