Support Worker, Community Health

Support Worker

Pay Rate: £13 per hour

Hours: 16 hrs per week

Shift Patterns: 4pm-8pm - Monday – Thursday

Location: Rotherham, S66

We are seeking a Support Worker who brings patience, reliability, and a calm, positive approach to their work. This is a rewarding 1:1 role supporting a young adult with complex needs to live a fulfilling and supported life at home and in the community.

You will be supporting a young adult living at home with their parents in the Rotherham area. They require 2:1 support due to complex physical, learning, and communication needs associated with rare genetic conditions and Autism. They can sometimes present with challenging behaviour and benefit from a calm, consistent, and structured approach. They enjoy attending a day service during the week where they take part in activities such as swimming, bowling, cooking, and outings.

At home, they enjoy listening to music on their iPad and have strong attachments to familiar routines and meaningful items. Building trust, understanding their communication style, and supporting them in a positive and engaging way is key to this role.

• Providing 2:1 support with all aspects of daily living
• Supporting with full personal care needs
• Assisting with mobility and assistance
• Supporting with health needs and daily routines
• Encouraging engagement in activities and interests
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive interactions

• Patient, kind, and reliable with a calm approach
• Eligibility to work in the UK: you must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and complex needs, including challenging behaviour
• Confident communicator able to build trust and consistency
• Able to work effectively as part of a support team and family environment
• Full UK driving licence required, aged 21+ for insurance purposes

• Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
• 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and nurses
• Pension and recognition for long service
• Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Enhanced sickness benefit

Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.

Apply now and make a difference every day!