Complex Care Support Worker

**Care Bridge Specialists Complex Care Support Worker - Blackpool**
- We are looking to attract person centred, heart-led support workers to join our growing community in the Lancashire area._

**Who We Are**

Care Bridge Specialists specialise in community pathways for people who are often considered too hard to place.

This includes interim and longer-term care and support for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and mental health comorbidities and for those who are considered high risk and challenging due to their diagnoses, behaviours or social circumstances

Our model has been built specifically to meet the complexity of need for a specific cohort of individuals who are most at risk of placement breakdown, out of area placements, hospital admissions and inappropriate levels of restriction.

Our staff become the first line of support as a ‘wrap-around team’ who are skills matched and specifically tailored to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

**Job Purpose**

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a small, clinically-led organisation that specialises in supporting people with complex and high-acuity needs to live meaningful lives in the community.”
The Care Bridge values are _‘Be Caring’ ‘Be Brave’ and ‘Be Collaborative’ _because in times of crisis we all hope that people we know well and those we have never met will provide a bridge of support. To flourish and thrive, we all need connection to feel human as well as relationships that enrich and sustain us.

People with autism, learning disabilities, mental health comorbidities and complex needs also need experts like you who make caring for others the story of their lives. They need the competency and understanding of a skilled and person-centred Front-Line team who can meet them where they are, together with the hand of friendship that lends empathy and light when they need it most.

**What’s in it for You?**

**Pay and Contract**
- Competitive pay starting at £14-£16 per hour, paid weekly on a zero-hours contract during the initial 6-month probation.
- Following successful completion of probation, you’ll move onto a permanent contract with an annual salary (up to £30,000 per year) plus bonuses and incentives.
- We pay **PAYE only** - no umbrella schemes.

**A Supportive Culture**
- A strong sense of purpose and belonging within a small, values-driven team.
- A holistic, staff-centric approach where your wellbeing matters as much as the people we support.
- Access to peer support groups, regular debriefs, and reflective practice sessions.

**Opportunities and Variety**
- Work across a variety of service user groups with complex, high acuity needs so no two days are ever the same.
- The chance to make a genuine and meaningful impact in people’s lives.
- Opportunities to take on specialist keyworker responsibilities and be involved in multi-disciplinary working.

**Learning and Progression**
- Comprehensive training and continuous professional development through **Care Skills** and **The Care Bridge Academy**.
- Access to the **Care Bridge Knowledge Base** our very own digital portal for resources, learning, reflection and best practise
- Oversight and guidance from an in-house clinical multi-disciplinary team.
- Clear career progression pathways within our Specialist Divisions from Support Practitioner through to Senior roles, Integrated Care Leads, or training specialisms.

**Your Responsibilities**

**Care & Support Delivery**
- Offer person-centred, passionate, empathetic and non-judgemental care and support.
- Understand, follow and implement tailored support in accordance with individual care & support plans.
- Meet the individual’s needs in line with their preferences, goals and daily routines.
- Carry out personal care with dignity and respect, following care & support plans.
- Support individuals to access community activities, learning opportunities and educational resources that reflect their interests and needs.
- Undertake keyworker responsibilities, supporting people to manage their environment, belongings, dietary and financial needs.

**Communication & Engagement**
- Communicate effectively with individuals in the way they choose, using speech, signing, or alternative communication methods.
- Use visual supports such as schedules, PECS, social stories, storyboards and communication systems to enable understanding and independence.
- Encourage and coach colleagues in using these strategies consistently.
- Maintain effective communication with healthcare professionals, families, and guardians.

**Safeguarding & Risk Management**
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of safeguarding protocols and your duty of care.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, escalating to the right people, providing accurate reports, and contributing to meetings or hearings.
- Record and escalate incidents using ABC charts, body maps and detailed reports.
- Understand and follow risk assessments, completing ad-hoc daily as