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Help Someone Live Life on Their Own Terms

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At Unicare Complex Care Specialist , we don't just provide carewe build trusted relationships that empower people to live meaningful, independent lives.
We are seeking compassionate, emotionally resilient and highly skilled Specialist Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a young adult living independently within the community who presents with complex mental health needs, autism and behaviours of concern.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values person-centred care and understands that trust, patience and consistency are fundamental to achieving positive outcomes.

About the Role
You will provide 1:1 specialist support to an individual living in their own home, helping them maintain independence while promoting emotional wellbeing, safety and community participation.
This is not a traditional support worker role.
It requires someone who can:
Build a genuine therapeutic relationship
Remain calm during periods of emotional distress
Understand neurodiversity
Work in a trauma-informed way
Support emotional regulation without judgement
Respect personal choice and autonomy
Encourage independence rather than dependency
Every day will be different, and your approach must always be compassionate, flexible and person-led.

What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing specialist one-to-one community support.
Building a trusting, consistent and positive relationship.
Supporting emotional wellbeing using calm and therapeutic approaches.
Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies.
Supporting emotional regulation through sensory-based and grounding techniques.
Promoting independence with daily routines and household tasks.
Supporting meal planning, healthy eating and hydration.
Assisting with shopping and community access.
Supporting attendance at appointments and meaningful activities.
Encouraging hobbies, creativity and community participation.
Respecting communication preferences and adapting your communication style accordingly.
Prompting and supporting medication in line with care plans.
Completing accurate electronic care records.
Working collaboratively with clinicians, mental health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is
Compassionate
Calm under pressure
Emotionally intelligent
Patient and understanding
Non-judgemental
Creative and flexible
Highly observant
Consistent and reliable
Passionate about improving lives
Able to build trust over time
Comfortable working independently
Committed to safeguarding and professional practice
Experience We'd Love You To Have
Experience supporting people living with:
Autism Spectrum Condition
Complex Mental Health
Emotional Dysregulation
Trauma
Self-injurious behaviours
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Trauma-informed care
Neurodiversity
Sensory processing differences
Anxiety disorders
Selective or situational mutism
De-escalation techniques
Crisis prevention
Community-based support
Experience with alternative communication methods, including written communication, visual prompts, gestures or technology-assisted communication, would be highly advantageous.

Personal Qualities
The successful applicant will:
Respect personal boundaries and individual preferences.
Be comfortable supporting someone who may communicate in different ways depending on their wellbeing.
Be patient and adaptable when plans need to change.
Value collaboration over control.
Understand that consistency and trust are essential.
Be able to remain professional during challenging situations.
Demonstrate excellent observational and recording skills.

Desirable Interests
We are particularly interested in applicants who enjoy one or more of the following:
Nature and outdoor activities
Arts and crafts
Creative projects
Animal welfare
Environmental sustainability
These interests may help foster meaningful engagement and shared activities.

What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate
Induction
Specialist training
Ongoing CPD
Positive Behaviour Support training
Trauma-informed care training
Autism specialist training
Clinical supervision
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension Scheme
Career progression opportunities
Supportive management team
Reward and recognition programme
Company events
Referral bonus scheme

Shift Patterns
We are recruiting across a variety of shifts including:
Days
Evenings
Sleep-in shifts
Weekends
Bank
Flexible working patterns may be available.
Essential Requirements
Experience supporting people with complex mental health and/or autism.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm in emotionally challenging situations.
Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to work in the UK.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role

Why Join Unicare?
At Unicare, you'll become part of a specialist organisation recognised for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people with complex needs across Sussex.
We invest heavily in our staff because exceptional support starts with exceptional people. xwwtmva
You'll receive ongoing training, clinical guidance, regular supervision and the opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a genuine difference in someone's life every single day.
If you are passionate about empowering people, believe in dignity, respect and person-centred support, and want to be part of an organisation that values quality above quantity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Unicare Complex Care Specialist family.