Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker in Broadstairs– £12.21 – £14.50 per hour

Superior Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and resilient Support Worker for our client in Broadstairs to provide one-to-one support to an individual with challenging behavior. The role requires patience, quick thinking, and a genuine interest in the individual’s hobbies and day-to-day wellbeing.

Support with identifying potential triggers and interpreting early warning signs of behavior escalation.

De-escalate and defuse challenging episodes in a calm, safe, and professional manner to minimize impact.

Provide respectful prompts and encouragement around daily living tasks, including meal preparation and eating, ensuring balance without over-prompting.

Prepare and cook meals to meet personal preferences and dietary requirements.

Engage with the person’s personal interests and hobbies, which include :

• Reptiles and snakes
• Tropical plants and cacti
• Long walks
• Fishing
• Gardening

Promote independence while offering consistent, compassionate support tailored to the individual’s needs.

This is a permanent opportunity with ongoing training!

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Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Work flexibly as a part of a team, adapting to the needs of the service users
• Plan and facilitate activities such as walks and gardening.
• Assist with daily living skills, including personal care, cooking, shopping, activities, while promoting independence.
• Represent Superior Healthcare’s values of ‘Passion for Quality’, ‘One Family’, and ‘Inspiring Leadership

• A valid driving licence.
• Minimum six months care experience in UK
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in to communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
• Ability to commit to minimum 2x12h shifts per week
• Confident in meal preparation and cooking.
• Willing to actively participate in, and encourage, the person’s interests and chosen activities.

• Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
• Blue light card - we’ll pay for it.
• Reflecting the hard work that you do.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Industry-leading training with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24 / 7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• In-house womens health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.