Agency Care and Support Worker – Dementia, LD​/Autism, Mental health

Company:
Tender Caregivers

Location:

Various Locations
Job Type: Agency / Flexible Shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends)
Salary:
Competitive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay

Agency Care and Support Worker Jobs with Tender Caregivers

Tender Caregivers is a forward thinking healthcare recruitment agency providing experienced Care and Support Workers to Dementia care homes, Learning Disability services, Mental Health units, and Autism support settings. Due to growing demand, we are recruiting reliable Agency Care Workers and Support Workers seeking flexible shifts and competitive pay.

This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants, Mental Health Support Workers, Learning Disability Support Workers, and Autism Support Workers looking for agency work across residential and supported living services.

Role Overview

As an Agency Care and Support Worker with Tender Caregivers, you will provide high-quality, person-centered care to adults with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs. You will work in a variety of care settings, gaining broad experience while maintaining flexibility over your schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support

• Support individuals with Dementia, Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism Spectrum Conditions, and Mental Health conditions

• Deliver person-centred care in residential and supported living services

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies

• Maintain accurate care documentation and daily records

• Promote independence, dignity, and safeguarding at all times

• Support service users with community access and social inclusion

• Use de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours of concern

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 12 months paid UK experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Mental Health Support Worker

• Experience in Dementia Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism, or Mental Health settings

• Strong understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults

• Flexible availability (days, nights, weekends)

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Desirable

• PMVA / MAPA training

• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support

• Experience in supported living or specialist mental health units

Why Join Tender Caregivers?

• Flexible Agency Care Worker shifts

• Competitive hourly rates

• Weekly pay

• Ongoing compliance and training support

• Opportunities across Dementia, LD, Mental Health, and Autism services

• Dedicated consultant support

Tender Caregivers is committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants, Support Workers, and Mental Health Support Workers seeking agency work across high-quality care settings.

Apply today to join Tender Caregivers and take the next step in your care career