Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Location: Lincolnshire

LRL are currently recruiting for SENIOR SUPPORT WORKERS & SUPPORT WORKERS across the Midlands - PERMANENT WORK!!!

Job Purpose
To provide safe, person-centred and consistent support to individuals with complex needs who may present
with behaviours that challenge, physical aggression, impulsivity, destructive behaviour, absconding risks and
significant difficulties with emotional regulation.

As a Support Worker, you will work as part of an enhanced staffing model, which may include 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1
support, and must be confident working within a structured multidisciplinary care environment were effective
communication, teamwork, situational awareness and adherence to individual care plans are essential.

The role requires staff who can remain calm and professional during periods of significant behavioural
escalation and who understand that prevention, positive behaviour support and de-escalation must always be
prioritised before restrictive intervention.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in accordance with the individual's care plan, risk
assessments, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan, DoLS authorisation and other agreed protocols.

* Work effectively within 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 staffing arrangements and understand individual staff roles
during periods of increased risk.

* Recognise individual triggers, early warning signs and changes in behaviour and respond proactively.

* Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques to reduce distress and prevent
escalation.

* Maintain calm, neutral and non-confrontational communication during challenging situations.

* Use distraction, redirection, environmental changes, sensory strategies and appropriate reduction of
demands where identified within the individual's care plan.

* Support individuals with complex communication needs using simple language, visual aids, structured
choices and other agreed communication strategies.

* Provide support with personal care, daily living activities, meals, medication, community access and
meaningful activities as required.

* Maintain professional boundaries while developing positive and trusting relationships.

* Accurately record care delivery, behavioural observations, incidents, restrictive interventions and
other significant events.

* Immediately escalate safeguarding concerns, injuries, incidents, medication concerns and changes in
presentation.

Essential Experience
Candidates must have:

Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

Previous experience working on enhanced staffing packages such as 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1, or demonstrably

comparable high-acuity services.

Practical experience of managing behavioural escalation and physical aggression.

Strong practical experience using de-escalation techniques.

Experience of working within detailed care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans.

Experience maintaining safety while working as part of a coordinated staff team.

An understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, least restrictive practice and professional boundaries

Physical Intervention Training

DMI (Dynamis) training is highly desirable.

Candidates with current or recent PMVA training or another recognised physical intervention/restraint

programme may also be considered, subject to review of the training undertaken and successful completion of any required organisation-specific training and competency assessment before participating in physical

interventions.

Previous practical experience of appropriately managing restraint or restrictive intervention within a high-risk

care environment is strongly preferred.

Desirable

Experience:

* Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

* Learning disabilities and/or autism.

* Acquired brain injury.

* Mental health support.

* DoLS/restrictive care arrangements.

* Absconding and community-access risks.

* Supporting individuals with limited or complex communication.

* Alcohol/substance-related behavioural risks.

* Incident reporting and post-incident debriefing.

Personal Attributes
The successful candidate must be calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, observant and able to respond
quickly without becoming confrontational.

They must be able to follow detailed instructions, work consistently with colleagues and recognise that
changing approach or acting independently from an agreed behavioural strategy can increase risk.

Excellent communication, teamwork, professional boundaries and the ability to maintain dignity and respect
during highly challenging…