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Urgent: Complex Care Support Worker – Rewarding Role
Reading
1 hour ago
Part-time
On-site
Reading, Berkshire
£13 - £13 GBP hourly
Health / Social Care
Full job description
READING (2:1 – 24 HOUR COMPLEX CARE) Complex Care Support Worker – 2:1 Package (24 Hour Support)
About Unicare Complex Care Specialist
Unicare delivers specialist complex care and supported living services across the South of England. We support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed care and person-centred practice.
About the Client
You will support a young adult male with:
* Autism Spectrum Condition
* Learning Disability
* Sensory processing needs
* Anxiety and emotional regulation needs
He communicates using symbols, gestures, signing and written words and responds best to:
✔ Predictable routines
✔ Low arousal environments
✔ Consistent staff relationships
✔ Structured activity planning
He enjoys swimming, community activities, technology (iPad), puzzles and familiar TV shows.
Support is required to maintain safety and stability due to behaviours that may include self-injury or aggression when anxious or overwhelmed.
This package requires consistent, relationship-led support.
Support Package Overview
This is a 2:1, 24 hour support package including:
* 2:1 daytime support for all activities
* Waking night + sleep-in during transition periods
* Community support, personal care, emotional regulation and behavioural support
* Full PBS and risk management framework
The staffing model ensures safety, learning and independence development.
Key Responsibilities
You will support with:
Daily Living & Personal Care
* Personal care and hygiene support
* Meal preparation and nutrition monitoring
* Medication support (if trained)
Behaviour & Emotional Support
* Following PBS strategies
* Low arousal de-escalation approaches
* Supporting sensory regulation activities
* Maintaining predictable routines
Community & Independence
* Swimming and leisure activities
* Community access and travel support
* Education / structured learning support
* Social interaction and engagement
Safety & Risk Management
* Following behaviour support and risk plans
* Supporting safe environments
* Recording incidents and behaviours accurately
Clinical & Specialist Elements
Staff must be comfortable supporting:
* Autism and sensory regulation needs
* Challenging behaviours
* Emotional distress and anxiety triggers
* Communication via symbols / signing / visual aids
Support plans include structured routines, sensory breaks and low arousal communication approaches.
Essential Requirements
✔ Minimum 1 year experience in care
✔ Experience supporting Autism or Learning Disabilities
✔ Confident managing behaviours of concern
✔ Good written and verbal communication
✔ Calm under pressure
✔ Team working skills (2:1 working essential)
Desirable (But Not Essential)
PBS Training
MAPA / PMVA / CPI
Trauma Informed Care
Makaton / communication aids experience
Complex care experience
Unicare will provide training and competency sign off.
What Makes This Role Different
✔ Structured PBS and clinical support
✔ Consistent staffing team approach
✔ Strong MDT and management oversight
✔ Clear progression into senior / specialist roles
Training & Support Provided
PBS training
Autism specialist training
Behaviour management training
Safeguarding Level 2 & 3
Clinical competency training (if required)
Reflective supervision and clinical oversight
Staff work under experienced clinical and operational leadership teams.
Why Join Unicare
✔ Values-led organisation
✔ Fast growing specialist provider
✔ Real career progression
✔ Strong clinical leadership
✔ Supportive management culture
Apply Now
If you are passionate about specialist care and want to work in a high quality, structured complex care environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract, Graduate
Pay: £800.00-£850.00 per week
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person
READING (2:1 – 24 HOUR COMPLEX CARE) Complex Care Support Worker – 2:1 Package (24 Hour Support)
About Unicare Complex Care Specialist
Unicare delivers specialist complex care and supported living services across the South of England. We support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed care and person-centred practice.
About the Client
You will support a young adult male with:
* Autism Spectrum Condition
* Learning Disability
* Sensory processing needs
* Anxiety and emotional regulation needs
He communicates using symbols, gestures, signing and written words and responds best to:
✔ Predictable routines
✔ Low arousal environments
✔ Consistent staff relationships
✔ Structured activity planning
He enjoys swimming, community activities, technology (iPad), puzzles and familiar TV shows.
Support is required to maintain safety and stability due to behaviours that may include self-injury or aggression when anxious or overwhelmed.
This package requires consistent, relationship-led support.
Support Package Overview
This is a 2:1, 24 hour support package including:
* 2:1 daytime support for all activities
* Waking night + sleep-in during transition periods
* Community support, personal care, emotional regulation and behavioural support
* Full PBS and risk management framework
The staffing model ensures safety, learning and independence development.
Key Responsibilities
You will support with:
Daily Living & Personal Care
* Personal care and hygiene support
* Meal preparation and nutrition monitoring
* Medication support (if trained)
Behaviour & Emotional Support
* Following PBS strategies
* Low arousal de-escalation approaches
* Supporting sensory regulation activities
* Maintaining predictable routines
Community & Independence
* Swimming and leisure activities
* Community access and travel support
* Education / structured learning support
* Social interaction and engagement
Safety & Risk Management
* Following behaviour support and risk plans
* Supporting safe environments
* Recording incidents and behaviours accurately
Clinical & Specialist Elements
Staff must be comfortable supporting:
* Autism and sensory regulation needs
* Challenging behaviours
* Emotional distress and anxiety triggers
* Communication via symbols / signing / visual aids
Support plans include structured routines, sensory breaks and low arousal communication approaches.
Essential Requirements
✔ Minimum 1 year experience in care
✔ Experience supporting Autism or Learning Disabilities
✔ Confident managing behaviours of concern
✔ Good written and verbal communication
✔ Calm under pressure
✔ Team working skills (2:1 working essential)
Desirable (But Not Essential)
PBS Training
MAPA / PMVA / CPI
Trauma Informed Care
Makaton / communication aids experience
Complex care experience
Unicare will provide training and competency sign off.
What Makes This Role Different
✔ Structured PBS and clinical support
✔ Consistent staffing team approach
✔ Strong MDT and management oversight
✔ Clear progression into senior / specialist roles
Training & Support Provided
PBS training
Autism specialist training
Behaviour management training
Safeguarding Level 2 & 3
Clinical competency training (if required)
Reflective supervision and clinical oversight
Staff work under experienced clinical and operational leadership teams.
Why Join Unicare
✔ Values-led organisation
✔ Fast growing specialist provider
✔ Real career progression
✔ Strong clinical leadership
✔ Supportive management culture
Apply Now
If you are passionate about specialist care and want to work in a high quality, structured complex care environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract, Graduate
Pay: £800.00-£850.00 per week
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person