Support Worker Complex Needs

Support Worker – Complex Needs | Wigan

£14.50 per hour | Permanent | 36–48 hours per week

RTC Resources is recruiting experienced Support Workers on behalf of a specialist care provider in Wigan.

You will support individuals with complex needs, helping them manage distress, participate in meaningful activities and maintain their independence. The role includes supporting behaviours that challenge within a coordinated team, with staffing arrangements that may include 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 support.

Key duties

Deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans and risk assessments.

Recognise behavioural triggers and apply agreed de-escalation strategies.

Assist with personal care, daily living, meals, medication and community access as required.

Maintain clear care records and promptly report incidents or safeguarding concerns.

Work consistently with colleagues and communicate with families and professionals.

Protect dignity and follow least restrictive practice.

Participate in physical interventions only as a last resort within authorised arrangements and current training.

What you’ll need

Previous UK experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

Experience of enhanced staffing packages or comparable intensive support settings.

Practical experience responding to behavioural escalation and physical aggression.

Strong teamwork, communication and safeguarding awareness.

The ability to remain calm and follow detailed care strategies.

DMI/Dynamis training is highly desirable. Current or recent PMVA or another recognised physical intervention programme may be considered, subject to review and required training and competency assessments.

Benefits

Paid annual leave, pension contributions, free in-house DMI training, free mandatory training and ongoing development.

Applicants must have UK care/support experience and the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship will be provided.

Apply to RTC Resources with your CV, availability and preferred weekly hours