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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