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About the Role We are looking for a confident, emotionally resilient and proactive Support Worker to support a young woman (Candice, known as Candy) with complex needs in a supported living setting. Candy is a vibrant and engaging individual who enjoys: Music, TikTok, and self-expression Shopping trips and planning her meals Community activities including animal visits and outings Building her independence and life skills However, this is not a passive support role . You will be working with a client who presents with: Autism, ADHD, and borderline learning disability Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity History of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and behavioural escalation Periods of aggression, including physical violence towards staff Inappropriate sexualised behaviours and boundary-testing This role requires someone who can balance compassion with firm boundaries and remain calm under pressure . What Youll Be Doing You will provide 1:1 structured support , focusing on: Behaviour & Emotional Support Using de-escalation and distraction techniques during incidents Supporting Candy through emotional distress and dysregulation Maintaining clear, consistent boundaries at all times Recognising early signs of escalation and acting proactively Daily Living & Independence Supporting with: Personal care (prompting, supervision) Cooking and meal planning Laundry and household tasks Encouraging independence through step-by-step guidance Community & Social Engagement Supporting safe access to the community (Candy cannot travel independently) Accompanying her to activities, shopping, and outings Building her confidence in public settings Risk Management Managing risks including: Self-harm (ligatures, head banging, scratching) Aggression towards staff Inappropriate sexual behaviours Poor risk awareness when excited or distracted Following safeguarding and escalation protocols at all times Who This Role Is REALLY For Lets be honestthis role is not for everyone . You will thrive if you are: Emotionally tough you dont take behaviour personally Calm under pressure even when faced with aggression or distress Consistent you dont bend boundaries to keep the peace Observant you notice subtle changes in mood or behaviour Structured you can guide routines and maintain stability You will struggle if you: Avoid confrontation or difficult situations Take verbal or physical behaviour personally Prefer low-risk, routine care environments Essential Requirements Female staff (service user preference and risk profile) Experience with: Autism / Learning Disabilities Mental Health / EUPD / challenging behaviour Strong understanding of: Safeguarding Behaviour support / PBS approaches Ability to remain professional and boundaried at all times Desirable (But Not Essential) Experience with high-risk behaviours (self-harm, aggression) Training in de-escalation / PMVA / CPI Experience in supported living or complex care What We Offer Competitive hourly rate + enhanced pay for complex packages Structured rota and consistent placement Ongoing specialist training (PBS, mental health, risk management) Strong clinical and management support Clear progression pathways within Unicare Why This Role Matters This isnt just about careits about: Helping someone build independence safely Reducing crisis behaviours through the right support approach Creating stability where there has been disruption Handled well, this placement becomes transformational . Handled poorly, it becomes high-risk very quickly . Apply Now If you believe you have the resilience, structure, and mindset required, we want to hear from you. Pls email your cv or alternatively call 02082396877 and select the option for recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ