Support Worker
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to join their team in Walsall, supporting a young person with complex needs.
Posted: 19 Nov 2024
Salary:
- £12.00 per hour
Location:
- Walsall
Job Type:
- Permanent
- Full-time
This role requires individuals who can deliver care with empathy, resilience, and a trauma-informed approach to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
About the Role
You will support a young person presenting with significant emotional and behavioural challenges, including:
- Dysregulation triggered by interpersonal conflicts, rejection, or self-esteem struggles.
- Self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, and impulsive actions requiring vigilant emotional support, clear boundaries, and de-escalation strategies.
- Risk-taking behaviours such as medication overdoses, absconding, and threats of self-harm.
Your role will focus on:
- Implementing structured routines to provide stability.
- Building positive relationships based on trust and consistency.
- Collaborating with mental health professionals to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
- Managing safety risks, including monitoring physical health and creating a secure living environment.
- Supporting social development, independence, and self-esteem through tailored activities and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred care that aligns with a trauma-informed framework.
- Manage challenging behaviours using proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Monitor the young person’s mental and physical well-being, ensuring safety and adherence to risk management plans.
- Foster a therapeutic environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including CAMHS and psychologists.
- Provide structure, routine, and clear communication to promote security and stability.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in supporting young people with complex needs or trauma-informed care.
- A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to caregiving.
- Strong skills in crisis management, emotional regulation, and behaviour de-escalation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Benefits:
- Flexible contract options (36 or 48 hours per week).
- A consistent 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM shift pattern.
- Training and development opportunities to enhance your therapeutic care skills.
- The opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of a young person.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can help shape a young person’s future, please apply now.
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