Care Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

Driver is required for this role

Sponsorship only available if you are already in UK

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Care Support Worker to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. This is an opportunity to work directly with vulnerable individuals, ensuring they lead independent lives with dignity and respect in the comfort of their own homes.

Here at Assist Home Care Ltd, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and support services to adults and children across Bradford, Kirklees, and Calderdale. We support individuals with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, medical complex care needs, and sensory impairments.

We are an expanding, forward-thinking company that values compassion, professionalism, and continuous growth. If you are an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service users in the community, promoting their independence and social inclusion
• Plan and support community trips and activities, ensuring service users have access to enjoyable experiences outside of their home
• Provide emotional and practical support to service users with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge
• Assist with bathing, dressing, continence support, and other personal care tasks
• Prepare and serve nutritional meals, assisting with feeding when needed
• Support with mobility, ensuring service users are safe and confident in moving around
• Assist with shopping, errands, and other household tasks
• Provide support calls to service users, ensuring their well-being and addressing any concerns
• Manage and document progress for service users, updating care plans as necessary
• Undergo ongoing training to support more complex care needs and develop skills in handling challenging behaviours
• Promote the development of positive behaviours, using proactive strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations
• Support service users with social interaction, helping to build and maintain relationships within the community
• Work closely with family members and external professionals to ensure service users’ needs are met.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of care experience, with a focus on learning disabilities and challenging behaviours preferred.
• Experience in community support and planning social or recreational activities
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) preferred
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for travel
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work day shifts, night shifts, and weekends
• Willingness to travel to service users’ homes and various community locations

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)
• Learning Disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)