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Support Worker (NAPPI trained)

Job details
Posting date: 29 May 2025
Salary: £12.65 to £15.13 per hour
Additional salary information: Pay bonuses based on shifts worked, Pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 June 2025
Location: WS3 1BH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: We Are Care
Job type: Contract
Job reference: WAC SWWS3

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Summary

We’re Hiring – Male Support Workers (NAPPI trained)

Location: WS3 1BH

Pay: £12.65 – £15.13 per hour

Start Date: Estimated July 2025

About Us – We Are Care

We Are Care is a forward-thinking and compassionate care organisation that prioritises people over profit. As a social enterprise, our mission is to provide exceptional care services while supporting and empowering our team of carers. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being valued, respected, and rewarded for your work.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced and resilient male support workers to join a dedicated care team supporting a young person with complex behavioural needs in a bespoke solo setting. This individual benefits from high staffing ratios and structured, specialist support.

This is a physically active role, best suited to those with experience managing behaviours that challenge. Successful applicants will contribute to a dynamic team delivering care in a daytime and community support structure. The role will include NAPPI-based interventions, so NAPPI training is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred support to a service user with high emotional and behavioural needs
Uphold a structured care plan with consistency and patience
Use approved de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, physical intervention, including floor-based holds (NAPPI framework)
Foster a safe and empowering environment, especially during transition periods
Maintain clear and detailed daily records, escalating safeguarding or behavioural concerns appropriately
Contribute to the wider multi-disciplinary team, including debriefs and handovers
Support outings in the community in a 4:1 ratio as required
What We Offer

Competitive pay: £12.65 – £15.13 per hour
Opportunities with long-term placement prospects
Flexible shift patterns (including days, weekends, and overnights)
Specialist training including NAPPI, safeguarding, and autism support
Bi-weekly pay
Holiday pay and pension scheme
24/7 on-call support
A supportive and experienced care team
What We’re Looking For

Male applicants only (due to the specific nature of the care environment)
NAPPI trained (essential)
At least 6 months’ experience in behavioural support or complex needs care
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Physically fit and confident in managing escalated behaviours
Reliable, calm under pressure, and passionate about positive outcomes
Must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work 40 hours per week
Shifts

Full-time hours (typically 40 per week)
Weekend cover required on a rota basis
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £12.65-£15.13 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:


Company pension
Shift:


12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Work days:


Monday to Friday
Language:


English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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